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 be very confused or puzzled

• To let yourself enjoy something special

• Leaves on trees and plants

• To burn or scorch something

The hikers began to descend down the mountain trail.

 

What does the word 'descend' mean?

• To go down or lower

• How things change and interact over time

• To not do something on purpose

• Not having enough of something available

The complex puzzle deeply perplexed the group of friends.

 

What does the word 'perplex' mean?

• To feel confused or puzzled

• Not having enough of something available

• To burn or scorch something

• To trick or deceive someone

She endured the agony of a broken heart.

 

What does the word 'agony' mean?

• To let yourself enjoy something special

• Leaves on trees and plants

• Extreme physical or emotional pain or suffering

• To stop being strict or harsh

The chef decided to sear the steak for maximum flavor.

 

What does the word 'sear' mean?

• To burn or scorch something

• To feel confused or puzzled

• How things change and interact over time

• To trick or deceive someone

After much persuasion, she finally relented and agreed to join us for dinner.

 

What does the word 'relent' mean?

• To not do something on purpose

• To stop being strict or harsh

• To let yourself enjoy something special

• To feel annoyed or irritated

The scarcity of affordable housing is a pressing issue in many cities.

 

What does the word 'scarcity' mean?

• Leaves on trees and plants

• How things change and interact over time

• To stop being strict or harsh

• Not having enough of something available

She decided to indulge in some retail therapy and bought herself a new outfit.

 

What does the word 'indulge' mean?

• To let yourself enjoy something special

• To be very confused or puzzled

• To trick or deceive someone

• To feel annoyed or irritated

They tried to delude her into believing their false promises.

 

What does the word 'delude' mean?

• To burn or scorch something

• To stop being strict or harsh

• To trick or deceive someone

• To feel confused or puzzled

The team dynamics played a crucial role in their success.

 

What does the word 'dynamics' mean?

• To trick or deceive someone

• To not do something on purpose

• To go down or lower

• How things change and interact over time