the hunger ggames vocab. word

Utopia

An idealized place or state where everything is perfect. Often used in literature to contrast with dystopian settings.

Dystopia

A fictional society characterized by human misery, oppression, and often totalitarian control, serving as a cautionary tale about societal issues.

Apothecary

A historical term for a medical professional who dispenses drugs and medicines, akin to a modern pharmacist.

Sustenance

Refers to food and drink that is necessary for survival, highlighting the importance of nourishment in both physical and metaphorical contexts.

Repentance

The feeling of remorse or regret for past actions, often leading to a desire for atonement or change.

Tenuous

Describes something that is weak or fragile, often used to illustrate precarious situations or arguments.

Decrepit

Refers to something that is worn out or weakened due to age or neglect, often used to describe buildings or objects.

Affectations

Behaviors or attitudes that are artificial or pretentious, often used to critique social pretenses.

Oblivious

A state of being unaware or unmindful of one's surroundings or circumstances, often leading to humorous or tragic situations.

Banal

Describes something that is dull or lacking in originality, often used to critique art or literature that fails to inspire.

Anecdote

A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person, often used to illustrate a point or theme in storytelling.

Foresight

The ability to predict or plan for the future, often associated with wisdom and strategic thinking.

Bravado

A show of boldness or confidence, often masking fear or insecurity, commonly found in characters seeking to assert dominance.

Noxious

Refers to something harmful or poisonous, often used in discussions about environmental issues or toxic relationships.

Evasion

The act of avoiding something, often used in contexts of conflict or confrontation, highlighting themes of avoidance in human behavior.

Despondency

A state of deep sadness or hopelessness, often explored in literature to depict characters in despair.

Pariah

A person who is rejected or ostracized by society, often used to discuss themes of isolation and social justice.

Arduous

Describes tasks that are difficult and require significant effort, often used to illustrate the struggles of characters in challenging situations.

Sadistic

Refers to deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others, often used to explore darker aspects of human nature.

Plaintively

An adverb describing a manner that expresses sorrow or melancholy, often used in literature to convey deep emotional states.

Emaciated

Describes someone who is extremely thin and weak, often due to lack of food, highlighting themes of survival and deprivation.

Feral

Refers to animals that have returned to a wild state, often used to discuss themes of nature versus nurture in characters.

Arbitrary

Describes decisions or actions based on random choice rather than reason, often critiquing systems of power or authority.

Rapport

A friendly relationship characterized by mutual understanding and trust, often essential in character dynamics.

Palpable

Something that is so intense it can almost be felt physically, often used to describe emotions or atmospheres in literature.