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Hunger Games Ch 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| utopia | an imagined place where everything is perfect |
| dystopia | an imagined place where everything is bad |
| entrails | a person or animal's intestines |
| reaping | event where tributes are chosen |
| apothecary | a person who prepares and sells medicines and drugs |
| iridescent | showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles |
| paraffin | a whitish waxy solid used in candles |
| tesserae | a year's worth of grain and oil for one person |
| meager | lacking in quality or quantity |
| racketeers | a person who takes part in dishonest business dealings |
| sustenance | food and drink regarded as a source of strength |
| tribute | the two teens chosen from each district to participate in the Hunger Games |
| repentance | to express sincere regret or remorse for your wrongdoing |
| treason | the crime of betraying one's country |