The word explain means "state in simpler terms to others understand." the word explanation means "the act of explaining." they are members of a word familythat includes the word explanatory. given this information, which is the most likely meaning of explanatory? a. making a statement b. trying to c. making a task simpler d. intending to make clear

Your answer is D. You can eliminate the other answers. Explanation/ explain all mean making something easy to understand. Or making something clear.

judy jones is an attractive woman who receives attention from many men throughout the story.   despite her beautiful appearance, she is superficial and callous.   she is an aggressive woman who goes after any man she desires but she is not happy.   she is fickle and is never satisfied.   her beauty is only skin deep.   dexter breaks down because he knows his dreams are unattainable.   he believes that wealth and physical beauty are what will make him happy.   he soon realizes that she has lost her attractive looks.   it is not all what he had planned.