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8th ELA The Giver 2
Words 21-30 (set 2)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| acquisition | very interested in something because it seems strange or mysterious |
| anguish | mental or physical suffering caused by extreme pain or worry |
| benign | kind and gentle |
| conspicuous | very easy to notice |
| emphatically | expressing an opinion, idea etc in a clear, strong way to show its importance |
| excruciating | extremely painful |
| meticulously | very careful about small details, and always making sure that everything is done correctly |
| obsolete | no longer useful, because something newer and better has been invented |
| phenomenon | something that happens or exists in society, science, or nature, especially something that is studied because it is difficult to understand |
| subtle | not easy to notice or understand unless you pay careful attention |