| A | B |
|---|
| elusive | hard to grasp or retain mentally |
| predominantly | mainly; most noticeably |
| diligent | careful and thorough |
| intangible | not able to be touched or grasped |
| unconstitutional | not in accordance with or permitted by the United States Constitution |
| deliberating | thinking or considering very carefully |
| oppressed | kept down by cruel or unjust use of power |
| informative essay | a short nonfiction piece that gives facts and details about a topic |
| tone | the author's attitude toward his or her readers and his or her subject |
