The Hunger
Games
Ms. Smith
8th Grade Language Arts
Chapter One - Vocabulary
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Reaping – harvesting
Deterrent – a discouragement to act in a
particular way.
Poaching – hunting illegally
Maniacally – overly enthusiastically
Preposterous – ridiculous; unbelievable
Haggling – bargaining, usually arguing
over a trade or price of an item
Chapter One - Vocabulary
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Adjacent – close to or joining
Layer of material such as coal
Chapter Two - Vocabulary
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Protocol –the customary or proper way
of doing something; etiquette.
Dissent – protest
Plummets – drops (falls) drastically
Radical – extreme
Predicament – problem; troublesome
situation
Chapter 3 Vocabulary
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Disastrous – extremely unfortunate.
Intensity – concentration; focus
Insurmountable – unable to overcome
Gratified – satisfied
Sniveling – whiney or weepy
Replicate – duplicate; to create again
Disgruntled – unhappy; dissatisfied.
Chapter 4 Vocabulary
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Mentor – a supporter, guide,
or trusted advisor.
Pondering – thinking deeply
Inexplicable – unable to be
explained.
Gnarled – twisted.
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Substantial – very large
Detest - hate
Chapter 6 Vocabulary
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Barbarism – lack of refinement;
wild
Adversaries – enemy or rival
Maimed – to seriously wound
Immobilize – can’t move
Chapter 6 Vocabulary
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Concealed – hidden
Mutilate – damage by cutting
off a body part.
Chapter 7 Vocabulary
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Emaciated – very thin, especially
from disease or hunger.
Arbitrary – based on random
choice or personal whim, rather
than reason.
Deluged – flooded or
overwhelmed.
Chapter 7 Vocabulary
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Archery – the sport of shooting
arrows with a bow.
Adversaries – opponents,
enemies.
Combative – having or
showing a ready disposition to
fight.
Chapter 7 Vocabulary
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Brutality – the trait of extreme
cruelty.
Incompetent – not qualified or
suited for a purpose.
Mediocre – moderate to
inferior in quality.
Chapter 8 Vocabulary
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Leniency – being more
tolerated than expected.
Stalk – to pursue or approach;
to follow or shadow.
Arduous – involving or
requiring strenuous effort;
difficult and tiring.
Chapter 8 Vocabulary
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Solitary – done or existing
alone.
Audible – heard or able to be
heard by the ear.
Mutual – common or shared
by two or more parties.
Chapter 9 Vocabulary
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Ludicrous – ridiculous; laughable.
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Banal – boring and ordinary.
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Intrigued – intrigued; fascinated.
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Sullen – in a bad mood; irritated.
Chapter 9 Vocabulary
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Hostile – antagonistic; unfriendly.
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Prestigious – honored; respected.
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Unrequited – not returned; not
reciprocated.
Chapter 10
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Assent – agreement
Breached – broken
Entourages – groups of attendants to
someone who is famous
Aghast – shocked
Perceived – believed
Reenactments – reliving or acting out
events that happened in the past.
Chapter 11
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Condenses – concentrates
Void – emptiness
Botched – ruined
Rejuvenating – energizing; restorative.
Dispersed – spread around
Chapter 12 Vocabulary
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Lapdogs – pampered pets
Gall – nerve
Hoist – pull; lift
Imprudent – not cautious
Chapter 12 - Vocabulary
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Dynamic – relationship
Scarcity - rarity
Chapter 16 Vocabulary
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Ordeal – trouble; severe occurrence.
Rations – a portion or fixed amount.
Forages – searches for food.
Obliging – willing to do favors.
Rendezvous – meeting place.
Copse – a group of trees or bushes.
Chapter 17 - Vocabulary
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Doggedly – persistently;
stubbornly
Subsequent – next]
Fractured – broken
Fragmenting – splitting
apart; breaking up
Chapter 17 - Vocabulary
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Subtly – difficult to notice;
gradually
Vulnerable – able to be easily
hurt.
Decadent – rich and luxurious.
Chapter 18 Vocabulary
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Fretful – distressed;
irritable.
Audible – able to be
heard.
Inadequate – not enough
Chapter 18 - Vocabulary
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Inflict – to impose something
unwanted.
Despondency – depression,
hopelessness.
Lethargy – lack of energy;
sluggishness.
Chapter 19 Vocabulary
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Dissipate – scatter or
spread in different
directions
Pariahs – outcasts
Loathe – hate
Evade – avoid; hide from
Chapter 19 Vocabulary
Scrupulously – carefully
6. Ruse – a trick
7. Peruse – to look over or
look through.
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