The Hunger Games Flashcards
Preposterous
Outrageous
Deterrent
Something meant to distract or prevent
Dissent
Disagree
Predicament
A difficult situation
Insurmountable
Incapable of being conquered
Disgruntled
Displeased
Gnarled
Rugged
Deteriorated
Broken down
Vulnerable
Unprotected
Flamboyant
Showy, flighty
Tangible
Real, existing
Barbarism
Uncivilized act
Ironic
Coincidental, unexpected
Amiable
Pleasant, good-natured
Surly
Unfriendly, mean
Sic
Attack, incite to attack
Irredeemable
Incapable of being repaid
Sullen
Gloomy, depressed
Unrequited
Not returned
Breached
Broken or ruptured
Aghast
Magicked, amazed
Adversaries
Enemies
Botched
Spoiled
Gall
Impudence
Imprudent
Lacking discretion
Abate
Reduce in amount
Bravado
A pretentious display of courage
Precariously
Dependent on uncontrollable circumstances
Mayhem
Violence or damage
Onslaught
Assault or attack
Tentatively
Unsure/uncertain
Obliging
Willing
Rendezvous
Specified meeting place and time
Doggedly
Persistent
Decadent
Falling into an inferior condition
Fretful
Quick to worry or annoyance
Lethargy
Laziness
Pariahs
Outcasts
Loathe
Hate
Tethered
Attached
Ratcheting
Increasing
Arduous
Requiring great effort
Ominous
Indicating the nature of a future event
Vaguely
Unclearly
Irreverent
Disrespectful
Peevishly
Surreal
Mesmerized
Hypnotized, fascinated
Wielding
To be using
Callously
Insensitive
Stalemate
A situation where no one can win
Arbitrary
Decided by a judge
Benign
Gracious
Berserk
Wild, crazy
Insidious
Intended to entrap