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HG Ch.1-5 Vocab #1
Hunger Games Ch.1-5 Vocabulary words 1-10
| Term | Definition | Part of Speech | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrid | pungent and irritating to nose and eyes; a sharp, biting taste or smell; stingingly caustic remarks | adjective | pungent, stinging, irritating | delightful, complimentary, sweet |
| aloof | Adverb: apart; distanced from emotionally or in interest Adjective: reserved, disinterested, indifferent | adverb, adjective | detached, remote, distanced, unresponsive | interested, concerned, sociable, present |
| apothecary | a druggist or pharmacist; a drug store or pharmacy | noun | druggist, pharmacist, dispenser | |
| barbarism | an uncivilized state or condition; the act of being inhumane | noun | atrocity, brutality, inhumanity | kindness, gentility, civilized |
| complementary | Adj: forming a complement to something; completing something Noun: correlative- like complementary colors | adjective , noun | integral, interdependent, reciprocal | different, dissimilar, independent |
| complimentary | conveying, or expressing a compliment or flattering remark; a free gift that is given | adjective | flattering, congratulatory, appreciative // free perk, donated | insulting, critical, unflattering, disparaging |
| decadent | Adj:characterized by moral self-indulgence; marked by decay or decline; Noun: a person who is marked by moral decay or decline | adjective, noun | corrupt, immoral, depraved | decent, moral, noble |
| cornucopia | Mythological horn containing food, drink, and necessities in endless supply; an abundant overflowing supply; a representation of this horn used to symbolize abundance and prosperity | noun | horn of plenty, endless supply, abundance | dearth, lack, scarcity |
| deftly | dexterously; nimbly; skillfully; cleverly | adverb | adroitly, handily, creatively, expertly | clumsily, sloppily, messily |
| feral | existing in a natural or wild state; not domesticated or cultivated; having reverted to the wild state, as from domestication; of or characteristic of wild animals; ferocious; brutal. | adjective | wild, untamed, ferocious, savage | tame, domesticated |