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Vocab
The Hunger Games
Advanced Algebra
Vocab II
Lord of the Flies
100
Define "diffident".
Lacking in self-confidence, shy.
100
What is the name of Katniss's sister?
Primrose Everdeen
100
What is a turning point?
The point at which a local min or local max occurs.
100
What word means "prejudiced/hostile"?
Jaundiced.
100
What is the symbol for power in the novel?
The conch shell.
200
Use appease in a sentence.
Example: "In order to appease her child, the mother agreed to buy him a lollipop. He stopped crying right away."
200
What is the name of Katniss's stylist? How does he differ from other characters from the Capitol?
Cinna. He differs from other people from the Capitol in that he does not wear a lot of makeup and outrageous clothing, and he is sympathetic to Katniss's situation.
200
Using your arms, demonstrate what the graph of a negative polynomial with an odd degree will look like.
Down to the right.
200
Name two vocabulary words that have to do with being friendly and sociable.
Gregarious Extrovert Affable
200
What does Ralph think is most important for survival? What does Jack think is most important?
Ralph thinks fire and shelter are most important. Jack thinks hunting is most important.
300
Provide a synonym and an antonym for "dolorous."
Synonym: sorrowful Antonym: joyful
300
What scores do Katniss, Peeta and Rue get from the Gamekeepers?
Katniss- 11 Peeta- 8 Rue- 7
300
What is the domain of any polynomials?
Negative infinity to infinity. (All real numbers)
300
Use "anathema" in a sentence.
Example: When the man stubbed his toe, he spewed anathemas and scared all the people around him.
300
What does Percival Wemys Madison tell the group about the location of the beast?
Percival claims the beast comes out of the sea.
400
Define "rancor," "abhor," and "heinous". What is the difference between them?
Rancor= extreme hatred or ill will. Abhor= to detest strongly, to hate Heinous= Shockingly or hatefully evil. --Rancor is a noun, abhor is a verb and heinous is an adjective.
400
What was Katniss doing (specifically) when she first met Gale in the woods?
Looking at the rabbits which Gale had caught in his snares.
400
What is the difference between someone who has been EXTRADITED, and someone who is an EXPATRIATE.
A person who was extradited did not have a choice (legal issue), an expatriate chooses to leave and renounce their country.
400
What is the creature that Ralph and Jack discover on top of the mountain?
A parachutist.
500
Use "evince" and "exhort" together in one sentence that is connected to one of your English II books.
Exhort= to urge on with stirring words Evince= to demonstrate clearly, to prove
500
Besides throwing heavy objects, what skill does Peeta demonstrate during training week?
Camouflage.
500
What is the maximum number of turning points that a eighth degree polynomial could have?
Seven
500
Define "credence". Define "clement". Use them both together in a sentence.
Credence= belief or trust Clement= lenient, merciful
500
What is Simon staring at when he has a vision? What is the name of this voice?
The pig's head surrounded by flies. The Lord of the Flies.