Vocabulary QUIZ Chapters 1-6, The Hunger Games

deftly

• generally incompetent

• in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement

• a mild detergent

• clumsy and awkward

straggle

• to suppress or hinder growth

• hurried or rushed in manner

• one of Jim Henson's muppets

• to wander in a leisurely, aimless manner

demeanor

• the way or manner in which one conducts oneself

• one who is mean

• period of inactivity

• small in size

condone

• a breakfast treat

• a dwelling similar to an apartment

• to harshly enforce

• accept and allow to continue

dissent

• to climb down into

• a lack of agreement or harmony

• in agreement with others

• marked by kindness and goodwill

terse

• wordy, rambling speech

• a small bag for money

• blunt and/or concise in speech or habits

• hardened through a heat process

drab

• dull cheerless; lacking brightness

• interesting and engaging

• bright and cheery

• an ocean crustacean

pelt

• a matted, non-woven fabric

• the untanned hide or skin of an animal

• reduce to a liquid state

• a deceased animal

indifferent

• very interested in something

• not the same

• showing great concern or caring

• marked by a lack of interest

deterrent

• inviting and encouraging

• serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit

• destroys or masks unpleasant odors

• a small mammal