Vocabulary
What is a small group of trees called?
Copse
What does Evasion mean?
The act of escaping or avoiding something
What word am I defining?
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Is it a Stupor, Banal, or Noxious
Stupor
Confused or perplexed.
Unable to think clearly
Which word describes the above? Befuddled or Bravado?
Befuddled
Someone who is extremely cruel, evil, or monstrous
Is it Stupor, Fiend or Adversaries?
Fiend: Someone who is extremely cruel, evil, or monstrous
Adversaries: opponents or enemies
What is a large fire, a destructive fire?
Inferno
Define Despondent
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage
"Katniss and Rue decided to rendezvous at the old, abandoned watchtower near the Cornucopia after they each took care of their assigned tasks in the arena."
Define rendezvous
A meeting at a specific place and time
"As the last remaining tributes closed in, Katniss felt increasingly vulnerable in the open arena, knowing she could be attacked from any direction.
Define Vulnerable
In need of special care, support, or protection because of age, disability, or risk of abuse or neglect.
Something extremely light, delicate, and transparent. (transparent means something allows light to pass through it, so you can see what's on the other side.
What is the word they are defining?
Gossamer
"Katniss's quick movement through the dense forest was a calculated act of evasion, allowing her to avoid the other tributes' pursuit."
What does evasion mean?
The act of escaping or avoiding something
Often dangerous or harmful
As the tributes cautiously approached the abandoned factory, a noxious gas began to leak from a broken pipe, forcing them to retreat quickly."
Define noxious
harmful, poisonous or deadly
"Effie Trinket's cheerful commentary about the 'exciting' tributes' outfits before the Games began felt incredibly banal, given the deadly reality of the competition.
What does Banal mean?
Unoriginal and Dull
After days of relentless hunting and little food, Katniss found herself drifting into a near-stupor, her body too exhausted to even consider another move.
Define Stupor
A state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
But here, even more strongly than at home, I feel my impotence. There's no way to take revenge on the Capitol.
Define impotence
weakness and lack of power
"Despite his outward bravado, Katniss could see the fear flickering in Gale's eyes as they approached the arena, knowing the dangers that awaited them in the Hunger Games."
What does Bravado mean?
A false expression of courage or a showy defiance
Katniss must carefully assess her fellow tributes as potential adversaries since they are all rivals fighting for survival in the deadly arena.
What does adversaries mean?
opponents or enemies
"As Rue gracefully glided across the arena, her delicate, gossamer dress fluttered around her like butterfly wings, a stark contrast to the harsh brutality of the Games."
What does Gossamer mean?
Something extremely light, delicate, and transparent. (transparent means something allows light to pass through it, so you can see what's on the other side.
"After watching several tributes die in the arena, Katniss felt increasingly despondent about her chances of survival in the Hunger Games."
What does despondent mean?
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage