The Hunger Games Characters and Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering character descriptions and vocabulary words from The Hunger Games notes.

Katniss Everdeen

The 16-year-old protagonist and narrator.

Primrose Everdeen

Katniss's 12-year-old younger sister.

Mrs. Everdeen

Katniss and Prim's mother, a healer.

Mr. Everdeen

Katniss and Prim's late father, who died in a mine explosion.

Gale Hawthorne

Katniss's 18-year-old best friend and hunting partner.

Madge Undersee

Mayor Undersee's daughter and Katniss's friend.

Mayor Undersee

The mayor of District 12.

Greasy Sae

An old woman who sells soup at the Hob.

Mr. Mellark

Peeta's father and a local baker.

Mrs. Mellark

Peeta's harsh mother.

Cray

The Head Peacekeeper of District 12.

Peeta Mellark

The male tribute from District 12 and the baker's son.

Rue

The 12-year-old female tribute from District 11.

Thresh

The strong male tribute from District 11.

Cato

The brutal male Career tribute from District 2.

Clove

The female Career tribute from District 2 who throws knives.

Glimmer

The female Career tribute from District 1.

Marvel

The male Career tribute from District 1.

Foxface

The clever female tribute from District 5.

Haymitch Abernathy

The drunken District 12 victor and mentor.

Effie Trinket

The Capitol-appointed escort for District 12.

Cinna

Katniss's brilliant and supportive stylist.

Portia

Peeta's stylist.

Caesar Flickerman

The famous television host for the Games.

Claudius Templesmith

The primary announcer/commentator for the Games.

Seneca Crane

The Head Gamemaker during the 74th Games.

President Coriolanus Snow

The authoritarian president of Panem.

Venia, Flavius, and Octavia

Katniss's Capitol prep team.

The Red-Headed Avox

A silent Capitol servant who recognizes Katniss from the woods.

meticulous

precise

hysteria

an uncontrollable outburst of emotion

fiend

the devil; someone wicked or evil

perplexed

confused

assent

to agree

gore

murder/violence

entourage

a group of attendants or associates

smoldering

to burn without a flame

noxious

harmful; hurtful; unhealthy

foliage

leaves of a plant

prestigious

honored; respected

brutish

cruel; gross

astronomical

extremely large

inferno

Hell; a place of fiery heat or destruction

ruminate

think about; meditate; ponder

disgrace

the loss of respect, honor, or esteem

befuddled

to confuse or baffle

vipers

venomous snakes

cornucopia

horn shaped item/basket that is full and overflowing

devise

to plan

lethargy

extremely drowsy/lazy

bravado

show off or bragging; false expression of courage

putrid

something is rotten

despondency

loss of hope

garment

pieces of clothing

replicate

copy exactly

conspiracy

secret evil plan between 2 or more people

foresight

care or provision for the future

famished

extremely hungry

serrated

notched on the edge, like a saw

What are peter and Katniss?

Star crossed lovers

What does haymitch send?

A bowl of soup

Who is clove?

Girl from district 12

What does Katniss tell Peeta in the cave?

The story of her sister getting a pet goat

What does katniss get from Haymitch?

Sleep syrup

Who attacks Katniss with a knfie?

Clove

What does Katniss get for the feast

Medicine

While healing in the cave, what does Peeta tell katniss?

He tells her the story on how his dad liked katniss’ mother, but was rejected

When did Peter first fall in love?

At the school assembly

What do the people Send Katniss and Peter?

They send them food

While it's rainy who dies?

Thresh

What are the people who died turned into/mutated into?

They are mutated into dog and wolves

What way did Katniss and Peter used to win?

They won by saying they were going to kill themselves

After the games, Where Do Katniss and Peter go to first?

The hospital

Who is the president of Panama/the hunger games?

Snow

What does Peeta do ; Katniss eventually saves him from?

Stores poisonous berries later for him to eat

Why did Katniss store some berries?

To kill kayda

Where does the victory banquet take place?

The presidents mansion

At the end how does Katniss confess to Peeta?

Katniss is confused, she doesnt know how she feels; doesnt dislike him

Who wrote the hunter games?

suzan collins

Who was the author inspired by?

Greek myths