In the sentence 'The novel's plot was labyrinthine; full of twists that confused even careful readers;' the word 'labyrinthine' most nearly means:
- A. intricate and complex ✓
- B. short and simple
- C. predictable
- D. poorly written
Correct answer
A. intricate and complex
Explanation
'Labyrinthine' means resembling a labyrinth — extremely complex and intricate — which matches the context of a confusing; twist-filled plot.
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