Hunger Games Ch. 1-7

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Words and terms found in the Hunger Games book.
 
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Reaping

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to cut or harvest grain or pulse; to obtain a return or reward. In the hunger games the reaping is when the "Capitol" "reaps" two teens from each district to participate in the Hunger games.

despicable

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deserving to be despised : so worthless or obnoxious as to rouse moral indignation, Nasty, crudy, dirty, scummy

Tangible

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capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch substantially real : material

Barbarism

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the practice or display of barbarian acts, attitudes, or ideas an idea, act, or expression that in form or use offends against contemporary standards of good taste or acceptability

Ironic

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Something is ironic if the result is the opposite of what was intended; an ironic event is an incongruous event, one at odds with what might have been expected.

Adversaries

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a person or group that is hostile to someone; enemy

Mentor

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An adviser.

Deterrent

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To turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting

Poaching

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to trespass on anthers property in order to take fish or game. To take fish or game in a forbidden area

Maniacally

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Frantically affected with or suggestive of Madness characterized by ungovernable excitement or frenzy

Preposterous

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Contrary to nature, reason or common sense; absurd

Haggling

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Bargaining or haggling is a type of negotiation in which the buyer and seller of a good or service dispute the price and which will be paid and the exact nature of the deal.

Adjacent

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Next to adjoining something else

Flamboyant

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Tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness. (esp. of clothing) Noticeable because brightly colored, highly patterned, or unusual in style.

Sustenance

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Food and drink regarded as a source of strength; nourishment. The maintaining of someone or something in life or existence: "the sustenance of democracy".