Vocabulary The Hunger Games - 02

Question 1

To preside

Answer 1

1. Be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering.
2. play (a musical instrument, especially a keyboard instrument) at a public gathering.

Question 2

Maim

Answer 2

wound or injure (a person or animal) so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

Question 3

to admonish

Answer 3

advise or urge (someone) earnestly

Question 4

Emaciated

Answer 4

abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food

Question 5

Arbitrary

Answer 5

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

Question 6

To deluge

Answer 6

overwhelm with a flood.

Question 7

to bristle / bristled

Answer 7

1. (of hair or fur) stand upright away from the skin, typically as a sign of anger or fear.
2. be covered with or abundant in.

Question 8

Assent

Answer 8

the expression of approval or agreement.

Question 9

To gorge oneself

Answer 9

to eat until you are too full to eat any more

Question 10

Queasy

Answer 10

nauseous; feeling sick.

Question 11

To chuck

Answer 11

throw (something) carelessly or casually.

Question 12

Dismissal

Answer 12

the act of ordering or allowing someone to leave.

Question 13

To glower

Answer 13

have an angry or sullen look on one’s face; scowl.

Question 14

To demean

Answer 14

cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something).

Question 15

Oblivious

Answer 15

not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.

Question 16

Exertion

Answer 16

physical or mental effort.

Question 17

Scraggly

Answer 17

irregular in form or growth

Question 18

Surly

Answer 18

bad-tempered and unfriendly.

Question 19

Leniency

Answer 19

the fact or quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; clemency.

Question 20

to reprieve

Answer 20

cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death).

Question 21

arduous

Answer 21

involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Question 22

pungent

Answer 22

having a sharply strong taste or smell.

Question 23

to lug

Answer 23

carry or drag (a heavy or bulky object) with great effort.

Question 24

to scowl

Answer 24

frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

Question 25

pang

Answer 25

a sudden sharp pain or painful emotion.

Question 26

aggravating

Answer 26

1. making a problem or offence worse or more serious.

2. causing annoyance or exasperation.

Question 27

self-deprecating

Answer 27

modest about or critical of oneself, especially humorously so.

Question 28

reproachful

Answer 28

expressing disapproval or disappointment.

Question 29

to skid

Answer 29

(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly.

Question 30

gossamer

Answer 30

a light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate material or substance

Question 31

wisp

Answer 31

a small handful (as of hay or straw) 2a : a thin strip or fragment. b : a thready streak a wisp of smoke. c : something frail, slight, or fleeting a wisp of a girl a wisp of a smile.

Question 32

tremulous

Answer 32

shaking or quivering slightly.

Question 33

banter

Answer 33

the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.

Question 34

rigidity

Answer 34

inability to be to bent or be forced out of shape.

Question 35

to veer

Answer 35

change direction suddenly.

Question 36

to wince

Answer 36

reacting with a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body.

Question 37

to waft

Answer 37

(with reference to a scent, sound, etc.) pass or cause to pass gently through the air.

Question 38

to elude

Answer 38

escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way.

Question 39

to ruminate

Answer 39

think deeply about something.

Question 40

endearment

Answer 40

a word or phrase expressing love or affection.