Hunger Games Ch 7-9 Vocab

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solitary

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alone, single, unsocial; example: The solitary bird perched on the branch.

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surly

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gruff, irritable, sullen; example: The surly waiter ignored our table.

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pretense

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falsehood, charade, deceit; example: His smile was just a pretense to hide his true feelings.

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amiable

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friendly, agreeable; example: She had an amiable personality that made everyone feel welcome.

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humble

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ordinary, courteous, unassuming; example: Despite his success, he remained humble and approachable.

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banal

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lacking originality, boring; example: The movie was criticized for its banal plot.

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arbitrary

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based on random choice or personal whim; example: The decision seemed arbitrary and unfair.

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deluge

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a severe flood; example: The deluge caused widespread damage to the town.

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eccentric

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unconventional and slightly strange; example: His eccentric behavior made him stand out.

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leniency

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the quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected; example: The teacher showed leniency towards late assignments.