Vocabulary from The Hunger Games

A collection of vocabulary flashcards compiled from the text of The Hunger Games, featuring key terms and their definitions.

Volunteer

A person who offers to do something without being forced or paid.

Distrust

The feeling that someone or something cannot be relied on.

Entrails

The internal organs of an animal or human, especially when removed or exposed.

Cocooned

Protected or enveloped in a safe, enclosed space.

Deterrent

Something that discourages or prevents a certain action.

Trespassing

Entering someone’s land or property without permission.

Rebellion

An act of violent or open resistance to authority or government.

Execution

The act of carrying out a death sentence.

Reaping

The act of collecting crops; in the book, the choosing of tributes.

Muttering

Speaking in a low or unclear way, often in dissatisfaction.

Poaching

Illegally hunting or capturing animals.

Desperate

Feeling or showing a hopeless sense of urgency.

Drenched

Completely soaked with liquid.

Mocking

Making fun of someone in a cruel or unkind way.

Resentment

Bitter anger or displeasure at being treated unfairly.

Allocate

To assign or distribute resources or duties.

Grimness

The quality of being serious or gloomy.

Preposterous

Completely ridiculous or absurd.

Worn

Damaged and thin because of repeated use.

Precaution

A measure taken to avoid danger or risk.

Reluctantly

In an unwilling or hesitant way.

Affectionate

Showing love or fondness.

Compelled

Forced to do something because of pressure or necessity.

Malnourished

Suffering from lack of proper nutrition.

Rations

Fixed amounts of food or supplies.

Starvation

Suffering or death caused by lack of food.

Infuriating

Extremely annoying or frustrating.

Mockery

Ridicule or teasing, often cruel.

Dismay

Sudden disappointment or concern.

Stagger

To walk or move unsteadily.

Drunkenness

The state of being drunk.

Transmit

To send or pass something from one place to another.

Convey

To communicate or express something.

Companion

A person or animal that goes with you.

Inhale

To breathe in.

Gesture

A movement that expresses an idea or feeling.

Admiration

A feeling of respect and approval.

Sob

To cry noisily with deep breaths.

Clutch

To hold tightly.

Conscious

Awake and aware of what is happening.

Vividly

In a way that produces strong, clear images or feelings.

Instinctively

Done automatically without thinking, based on instinct.

Decent

Good, kind, or acceptable.

Compassion

Sympathy for the suffering of others.

Symbolic

Representing something else, often emotionally or culturally.

Gratitude

A feeling of thankfulness.

Enclosure

An area surrounded by a fence or wall.

Severity

Seriousness or intensity, often of a bad situation.

Obligation

A duty or commitment.

Sanctioned

Officially approved or authorized.

Cloaked

Covered or hidden.

Falter

To hesitate or lose strength.

Grimace

A facial expression showing pain or discomfort.

Inevitably

In a way that cannot be avoided.

Deprived

Lacking basic needs or comforts.

Prosperity

The state of being wealthy or successful.

Obliterated

Completely destroyed.

Commemorate

To honor or remember someone/something.

Reluctance

Unwillingness or hesitation.

Elaborate

Detailed and complex.

Contemplate

To think about something deeply or for a long time.

Compose

To create or calm oneself.

Restrict

To limit or control something.

Mandatory

Required by law or rules; not optional.

Intensify

To become stronger or more intense.

Immerse

To become completely involved in something.

Vulnerable

Easily hurt or attacked.

Conform

To behave in a way that matches rules or norms.

Anticipation

A feeling of excitement or expectation.

Jeopardize

To put something at risk or in danger.

Distract

To take someone’s attention away from something.

Hesitate

To pause before doing something, often due to uncertainty.

Disguise

To change appearance to hide identity.

Dignity

The quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

Suppress

To stop or hold back something, like a feeling or reaction.

Manipulate

To control or influence someone or something cleverly or unfairly.

Overwhelm

To affect someone strongly; to overpower.

Retrieve

To get something back.

Scarcity

A lack or shortage of something.

Sustain

To keep something going or maintain it over time.

Prevail

To win or succeed, especially after a struggle.

Resilient

Able to recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Endorse

To publicly support or approve something.

Deceive

To make someone believe something that is not true.

Deliberately

On purpose; intentionally.

Fatigue

Extreme tiredness, often from mental or physical effort.

Ruthless

Having no pity or compassion; cruel.

Strategic

Planned in a way that helps achieve a goal.

Anticipate

To expect or predict something.

Resolve

To make a firm decision or to solve a problem.

Entitlement

The belief or feeling that one deserves something.

Unbearable

Too difficult or painful to deal with.

Undermine

To weaken or damage something (especially authority or confidence).

Collapse

To fall down or break apart suddenly.

Persuade

To convince someone to do or believe something.

Hesitation

A pause due to uncertainty or reluctance.

Withdraw

To pull back or remove oneself.

Evaluate

To judge or assess something carefully.

Mocking

Making fun of someone in a hurtful way.

Rebellion

An organized resistance against authority.