1. The Giver Lois Lowry
Chapter 7

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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