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Hunger Games Voc.
Mr. Marhefka
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Utopia | a perfect society |
| dystopia | not a perfect society |
| entrails | somethings intestines |
| reaping | a voting on something for punishment, vote on who goes |
| apothecary | a person who sells drugs |
| iridescent | showing luminous colors in different light |
| paraffin | waxy crystalline flammable substance |
| tesserae | tokens worth a meager years supply of grain and oil |
| meager | inadequate or lacking in quality of quantity |
| racketeers | a person who is engaged in fraudulent or dishonest dealings |
| sustenance | food and drink that is regarded as a source of strength |
| tribute | payment of one to another |
| repentance | feeling regret and deep sorrow for past wrongs |
| treason | disloyalty to the government |
| synonymous | having the same connotations or references; comparable |
| tenuous | very weak,having little substance or strength |
| plaited | one braid of hair or material |
| insurmountable | too great to overcome |
| maces | an aromatic spice |
| anti-climatic | a disappointed end |
| sanctioned | give official permission or approval |
| demeanor | outward behavior or bearing |
| decrepit | worn out or ruined |
| inexplicable | unable to be explained or accounted for |
| tureen | a deep covered serving dish for food |
| cornucopia | a curved horn overflowing with fruit |
| swathe | to envelope or close |
| affections | behavior,speech or writing that is artificial or designed to impress |
| adversaries | one's opponent in a contest , conflict or dispute |
| deluged | inundated with a great quantity of something |
| oblivious | not aware or concerned about what is happening around one |
| surly | arrogant, bad-tempered |
| irredeemably | something that cannot be bought back or paid off |
| mediocre | not very good, of moderate quality |
| banal | lacking in originality |
| ferocity | savage or cruel in nature |
| gossamer | light delicate material |
| andecdote | a short account of a funny or interesting incident |