WorksheetsCatching Fire Vocabulary 1
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The price of any gift in the arena was _________, so few could afford it.
a)
besotted
b)
emaciated
c)
protocol
d)
exorbitant
2.
I don't do well with ____ threats; I'd much rather know the score.
a)
ambiguous
b)
entourage
c)
poaching
d)
prophetic
3.
Can I quiet the _____ in the districts? Stop a rebellion?
a)
decrees
b)
clandestine
c)
discontent
d)
curt
4.
I remove my _____ slippers, wet robe and pajamas.
a)
loathing
b)
sodden
c)
duplicitous
d)
resolve
5.
drain away (from the soil, ash, or similar material) usually by water
a)
leached
b)
exorbitant
c)
decrees
d)
prophetic
e)
ambiguous
6.
unreasonably high
a)
exorbitant
b)
leached
c)
decrees
d)
prophetic
e)
ambiguous
7.
an official order issued by a legal authority
a)
decrees
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
prophetic
e)
ambiguous
8.
predicting what will happen in the future
a)
prophetic
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
ambiguous
9.
unclear, inexact, or having a double meaning
a)
ambiguous
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
10.
prevented or turned away
a)
averted
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
11.
change direction suddenly
a)
veered
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
12.
dissatisfaction with the situation
a)
discontent
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
13.
a group of people attending or surrounding an important person
a)
entourage
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
14.
sudden and unaccountable changes in mood or behavior
a)
capricious
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
15.
appease the anger or anxiety of someone
a)
mollify
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
16.
the 25th anniversary Games
a)
Quarter Quell
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
17.
direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something
a)
aspire
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
18.
the white fur of a stoat (short-tailed weasel)
a)
ermine
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
19.
taking up a lot of space; large in volume
a)
voluminous
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
20.
saturated with liquid; soaked through
a)
sodden
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
21.
smear or rub
a)
anointed
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
22.
deceitful; treacherous
a)
duplicitous
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
23.
roofed platform along the outside of a house
a)
verandah
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
24.
disgust or sicken someone with an excess of sweetness
a)
cloying
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
25.
The heavy rain ______ the soil of its nutrients, posing a threat to the crops.
a)
leached
b)
exorbitant
c)
decrees
d)
prophetic
e)
ambiguous
26.
The price of the luxury car was ________, far beyond what the average person could afford.
a)
exorbitant
b)
leached
c)
decrees
d)
prophetic
e)
ambiguous
27.
Who is the author of Catching Fire?
a)
J.K. Rowling
b)
Suzanne Collins
c)
Stephenie Meyer
d)
George R.R. Martin
28.
Her ___ dreams often foretold events that later came true, leaving others in awe of her foresight.
a)
prophetic
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
ambiguous
29.
The king issued royal ___ to establish new laws and regulations in the kingdom.
a)
decrees
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
prophetic
e)
ambiguous
30.
The driver ____ off the road to avoid a collision with the oncoming vehicle.
a)
veered
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
31.
The _____ weather made it challenging to plan outdoor activities, as rain could start unexpectedly.
a)
capricious
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
32.
Despite facing numerous challenges, she continued to ____ to achieve her ambitious goals.
a)
aspire
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
33.
The ____ sweetness of the dessert became overwhelming after a few bites, prompting some guests to decline seconds.
a)
cloying
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
34.
The elegant mansion had a spacious ____ where the residents could enjoy the view of the garden.
a)
verandah
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
35.
The priest ____ the newborn baby with oil as part of the baptism ceremony.
a)
anointed
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
36.
The ____ was a special edition of the Hunger Games held every 25 years with unique rules and challenges.
a)
Quarter Quell
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
37.
The _____ ground made walking through the waterlogged fields difficult after the heavy rain.
a)
sodden
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
38.
The queen's elegant gown was adorned with luxurious ____ fur, symbolizing her regal status.
a)
ermine
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
39.
Who is the author of Catching Fire?
a)
J.K. Rowling
b)
Suzanne Collins
c)
Stephenie Meyer
d)
George R.R. Martin
40.
The leader tried to _______ the angry crowd by addressing their concerns and promising action.
a)
mollify
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
41.
The celebrity arrived at the event with a large ______ of assistants, bodyguards, and stylists.
a)
entourage
b)
leached
c)
exorbitant
d)
decrees
e)
prophetic
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