Poverty Article Vocab
To give a reason for something happening or a personal characteristic (at)
attribute
the ability to do a detailed examination of anything complex in order to understand it
analytical thinking, analysis, critical thinking
The total number of things that something can safely carry; capability to perform or produce; (ca)
capacity
"because she came here with me."
Peeta
theme
treated to a lower standard or less than others (ma)
Marginalized
the act of moving from one place to another; changing position or direction (s)
shifting
a standard by which something can be measured or judged (b)
benchmark
"stay alive"?
Haymitch
How long are tributes forced to stand on the metal circles at the beginning of the games?
60 seconds
Something that happens but that may not be fully understood; (p)
Phenomenon
Large or important enough to be noticed (s)
significant
Connected with the money, finance, trade, etc. of a country or area;
economic
"I'm not allowed to bet, but if I could my money would be on you."
Cinna
The situation and matters surrounding something that's happened; (c)
Context
of or being or relating to the brain or brain function
cognitive
lack of equality; different access to success
inequity
Things that you already know from your studies or experiences (p)
Prior Knowledge
“Without being dismissed!”
Effie
How many tributes die on the first day of the games?
11
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of;
stymied
What are supply and demand? How do they impact one another?
Supply refers to how much of something is available (workers, food, etc). Demand is how much need there is for that thing. If there is a large demand for something (such as eggs) but a short supply the price will rise. The opposite is also true. If there is a small demand for something (like paper) and a large supply, the price will go down.
a thing made by combining two different elements; a mixture.
hybrid
Who says, " So, Katniss, the Capitol must be quite a change from District 12. What's impressed you most since you arrived here?"
Caesar (Flickerman)
How many "career" tributes survived the first day?
5