The Hunger Games Vocabulary (Part I)

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rouses

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wakes up, or wakes someone from sleep

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adversaries

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people who oppose someone else in a conflict

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preposterous

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absurd; utterly foolish

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anguish

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extreme suffering

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District 12

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Katniss and Peeta are from this district.

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dystopia

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an imagined society characterized by great suffering or injustice.

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tribute

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a person chosen to participate in the Hunger Games.

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Capitol

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the wealthy and powerful city that controls the districts.

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mockingjay

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a symbol of rebellion and hope in the story.

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reaping

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the annual event where tributes are selected for the Hunger Games.