Hunger Games Chapter 24 Vocabulary

What does the word 'ominous' mean in the sentence 'The sky is an ominous shade of gray, threatening to unleash its fury'?

• threatening

• peaceful

• joyful

• calm

In the sentence 'The tributes' faces are etched with determination', what does the word 'etched' imply?

• lightly scribbled

• covered in glitter

• Deeply and permanently marked or engraved

• painted with watercolors

What is the meaning of the word 'resilient' in the sentence 'Despite the challenges, Katniss remains resilient'?

• unyielding and inflexible

• able to withstand or recover from difficult conditions

• easily discouraged

• fragile and weak

In the sentence 'The feeling in the arena is so tense that it is palpable', what does the word 'palpable' indicate?

• Unseen or invisible

• Unimportant or insignificant

• Easily noticeable or felt

• Unpleasant or disagreeable

What is the meaning of the word 'furtive' in the sentence 'Peeta casts a furtive glance at the other tributes when they think he is sleeping'?

• Attempting to avoid notice or attention

• Loud and boisterous

• curious or suspicious

• Eager and enthusiastic

What does the word 'menacing' imply in the sentence 'The Capitol's forces appear menacing as they patrol the arena'?

• joyful or cheerful

• friendly or welcoming

• harmless or benign

• threatening or intimidating

In the sentence 'The tribute's demeanor is stoic as she tries to avoid letting the others read her face', what does the word 'stoic' mean?

• calm and composed

• showing no emotion or feeling

• angry and agitated

• excited and emotional

What is the meaning of the word 'furtively' in the sentence 'Katniss furtively retrieves her bow from the hiding spot'?

• Openly

• Boldly

• Shyly

• Secretively

What does the word 'haunting' mean in the sentence 'The haunting melody of the mockingjays fills the air after Rue died'?

• peaceful

• exciting

• cheerful

• eerie, evocative, or unforgettable

In the sentence 'The tribute's eyes betray a sense of desperation', what does the word 'betray' indicate?

• reveal or show

• protect or defend

• expose or uncover

• conceal or hide