Vocabulary • Ch 12 - The Hunger Games • Context Clues

The vibrant foliage of the trees in the autumn forest creates a picturesque scene.

 

What does the word 'foliage' mean?

• To go down or lower

• To burn or scorch something

• To stop being strict or harsh

• Leaves on trees and plants

The hikers began to descend down the mountain trail.

 

What does the word 'descend' mean?

• To burn or scorch something

• To go down or lower

• To feel annoyed or irritated

• Leaves on trees and plants

The complex puzzle deeply perplexed the group of friends.

 

What does the word 'perplex' mean?

• To feel annoyed or irritated

• To stop being strict or harsh

• To burn or scorch something

• To feel confused or puzzled

She endured the agony of a broken heart.

 

What does the word 'agony' mean?

• To let yourself enjoy something special

• To feel annoyed or irritated

• To burn or scorch something

• Extreme physical or emotional pain or suffering

The chef decided to sear the steak for maximum flavor.

 

What does the word 'sear' mean?

• To stop being strict or harsh

• To not do something on purpose

• To burn or scorch something

• To trick or deceive someone