Hunger Games Vocabulary Chps. 10 - 12

What is the definition of "humble"?

• Bragging

• Having a high view of yourself

• Not caring about yourself

• Having a modest or low view of your own importance

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of "smolder"?

• To freeze quickly
• To explode with a loud noise
• To evaporate into thin air
• To burn slowly without flame

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of "stupor"?

• A state of complete awareness

• A state of deep meditation and focus
• A state of near-unconsciousness

• A state of extreme excitement and energy

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word "fiend"?

• A friendly and kind-hearted person

• A type of mythical creature with magical powers

• A fiend is a small insect that feeds on plants
• An evil or wicked person

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word "devise"?

• To destroy completely
• To ignore or neglect
• To simplify or clarify
• To plan or invent a complex procedure or system.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of the word "perplex"?

• To be relaxed and carefree
• To be puzzled or confused
• To be clear and certain
• To be organized and systematic

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Use "humble" correctly in a sentence.

• She was always arrogant and humble.
• He was very proud and humble.
• She was known for her humble attitude.
• The cake was so humble and delicious.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Use "smolder" correctly in a sentence.

• The smoldering embers were bright and hot.
• The smoldering fire quickly spread to the neighboring houses.
• The fire continued to smolder long after the flames had died down.
• The smolder was quickly extinguished by the firefighters.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Use "stupor" correctly in a sentence.

• I was in a stupor when I aced the exam.
• After the accident, the victim was in a stupor and couldn't remember what had happened.
• The party was so boring, it put me in a stupor.
• After the accident, the victim was in a stupor and couldn't remember what had happened.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Use "fiend" correctly in a sentence.

• They are fiends for healthy eating, always indulging in junk food.
• She is a fiend for exercise, always avoiding it.
• He is a fiend for broccoli, always craving it.
• She is a fiend for chocolate, always craving it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4