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Hunger Games Part 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| emaciated | very thin, especially from disease, hunger, or cold |
| demean | verbally reduce in value or character |
| leniency | mercifulness due to tolernace |
| arduous | difficult to accomplish |
| pungent | strong & sharp taste or smell |
| afield | far away from your usual surroundings |
| ludicrous | inviting ridicule |
| banal | repeated too often; overly familiar from overuse |
| elusive | skillful at escaping capture |
| gossamer | a gauze fabric with a very fine texture |
| tremulous | quivering from weakness or fear |
| banter | light teasing back and forth |
| patronizing | treating others with arrogance |
| arbitrary | based on personal preference or discretion |
| gall | the trait of being rude and impertinent |