The Hunger Games List C Flashcards
asset
noun
a useful or valuable thing, person, or quality
coax
verb
to gently and persistently persuade someone to do something
despondent
adj
feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
forte
noun
a strength or a strong point
grandeur
noun
the quality of being magnificent or splendid
exorbitant
adjective
excessive; extreme; going beyond a reasonable limit
inexplicable
adjective
incapable of being explained
lethargy
noun
a lack of energy and enthusiasm
pariah
noun
a person who is rejected from society
persistent
adjective
continuing despite opposition
relent
verb
to give in
replenish
verb
to make full or complete again
respite
noun
a short period of rest
quell
verb
to put an end to
vengeance
noun
revenge;
punishment inflicted in an act of retaliation