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Q1.
Read the sentence: 'The archaeologist argued that the ephemeral nature of the nomadic settlements precluded the preservation of permanent monumental structures.' As used in this context, what is the closest meaning of the word 'ephemeral'?

(A)
Transitory and short-lived
(B)
Extremely ancient
(C)
Structurally sound
(D)
Culturally sophisticated
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