Question

ready, set, pour! sean really wanted a smoothie—but he had no time to make one. “maybe klay will make one for me,” he thought. but seans brother didnt like making elaborate drinks. he liked simple snacks instead, like crackers. which of these clues helps you understand what “elaborate” means? word elaborate clue ?

Explanation:

The context shows that Klay doesn't like making elaborate drinks and prefers simple snacks. The contrast between "simple" and "elaborate" helps in understanding the meaning of "elaborate" as being the opposite of simple, i.e., complex or fancy.

Answer:

The contrast with "simple snacks" helps understand the meaning of "elaborate".