The Giver Lois Lowry Chapter 7

duplication (n.); to duplicate (v.) Vocabulary to exasperate (v.) to annoy someone a lot duplication (n.); to duplicate (v.) to make an exact copy of something tattletale (n.) a person, especially a child, who secretly tells someone in authority, especially a teacher, that someone else has done something bad, often in order to cause trouble solemnly (adv.) serious and without any amusement impulse (n.) a sudden strong desire to do something

aptitude (n.) tribute (n.) observation (n.) lengthy (adj.) Vocabulary aptitude (n.) a natural skill or an ability to do something well tribute (n.) something which you do or say to show that you respect and admire someone, especially in a formal situation observation (n.) a remark about something that you have noticed lengthy (adj.) continuing for a long time to be accompanied by to happen or exist at the same time as something else

amidst (prep.) prestige (n.) sheepish (adj.) retroactive (adj.) Vocabulary amidst (prep.) while something else is happening prestige (n.) when people feel respect and admiration for you, often because you are successful sheepish (adj.) slightly embarrassed, usually because you have done something stupid retroactive (adj.) If a law or decision, etc. is retroactive, it has effect from a date before it was approved smack (n.) a hit with the flat, inside part of your hand

to rise or increase quickly lash (n.) Vocabulary to wield (v.) to hold a weapon or tool and look as if you are going to use it to escalate (v.) to rise or increase quickly lash (n.) a hit with a whip (= long, thin piece of leather) serene (adj.) calm and quiet dazed (adj.) not able to think clearly because you are shocked or have hit your head