What does the word conspicuous mean in the following passage from the Giver?

Question

"But the most conspicuous difference was the books. In his own dwelling, there were the necessary reference volumes that each household contained: a dictionary, and the thick community volume which contained descriptions of every office, factory, building and committee. And the Book of Rules, of course."
A. noticeable
B. common
C. hidden
D unimportant

Answer 1

In the context of the passage from "The Giver," the word "conspicuous" means A. noticeable. It refers to something that stands out or is easily seen, which fits the description of the difference being highlighted in the passage.