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HungerGamesPt1
The Hunger Games PART 1 (Ch.1-9)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apothecary | pharmacy |
| Humiliating | embarrassing; degrading; mortifying |
| Replicate | copy; duplicate; imitate |
| Yearn | desire strongly; long for |
| Repentance | remorse; shame |
| Predicament | a difficult situation; plight |
| Tributes | tokens; vouchers |
| Treason | Betrayal; disloyalty |
| Poaching | illegal hunting |
| Scavenged | hunted; rummaged |
| Strategy | A plan; tactic |
| Rations | Allowances; portions |
| Plaited | weave, braid |
| Reaping | to gather or take |
| Tesserae | a small block of stone, tile, glass, or other material used in the construction of a mosaic. |
| Rebellion | open defiance of authority, uprising or revolt |
| Adversaries | opponents, enemies |
| Flourish | to thrive, or grow well |
| Flamboyant | Excessively showy; flashy; unrestrained |
| Vile | disgusting; extremely unpleasant |
| Barbarism | uncivilized, brutal behavior |
| Grandeur | impressiveness; stateliness; majesty |
| Deftly | quickly and skillfully |
| Tangible | touchable; real |
| Complementary | completing; fitting together well; filling mutual needs |
| Illuminates | to provide light ; to make clear or understandable. |
| Debut | A first public appearance |
| Sponsors | individuals that give teams money |
| Cornucopia | an abundance; overflowing with food |
| Complimentary | free |
| Oblivion | forgetfulness; disregard |
| Presided | to rule over |
| Deluged | flooded or overwhelmed |
| Mediocre | average, ordinary |
| Reprieved | delay or cancellation of a punishment; pardon |
| Reproachful | expressing blame or disapproval |
| Amiable | (adj.) friendly, good-natured |
| Surly | rude and bad-tempered |
| Aggravating | irritating; annoying |
| Banter | teasing; playful conversation |
| Exertion | physical or mental effort |
| Slated | designated or scheduled |
| Eccentric | odd; slightly strange |
| Anecdote | a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person |
| Contempt | disrespect; worthless |
| Irredeemably | not able to be saved, improved, or corrected |
| Ferocity | The quality or state of being fierce, savage, or relentless |
| Unrequited | not returned or reciprocated |