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Hunger Games Part 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| supple | flexible, moving & bending with ease |
| apothecary | pharmacist; someone who prepares & dispenses drugs |
| cumulative | increasing by adding over time |
| terse | brief and to the point |
| sustenance | a source of food or nourishment |
| dissent | the act of protesting |
| condone | excuse, overlook, or make allowances for |
| keel over | fall suddenly |
| sodden | very wet; soaking or dripping wet |
| blather | foolish gibberish |
| demeanor | personality or attitude toward other people |
| decrepit | worn and broken down by hard use |
| mentor | wise and trusted advisor or guide |
| affectation | a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display |
| prestigious | having influence by reason of high status |