WorksheetsHunger Games Vocabulary Chapters 1-6
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
decrepit
worn and broken down by hard use
new and shiny
strong and durable
lightly used and maintained
poacher
a person who hunts or catches game or fish illegally
a wildlife conservationist
a type of fishing gear
a person who sells illegal drugs
arena
the designated area where the Hunger Games take place. Example: "The arena itself is circular, with a diameter of about ten miles."
a type of competition held in a large stadium
a place where animals are trained for combat
a term used for a large public gathering or event
tessera
a small amount of grain or oil given to someone in need, in exchange for entering their name into the Hunger Games more times.
a type of currency used in the Capitol.
a special token for winning a game.
a form of identification for citizens.
cumulative
increasing by successive addition
decreasing by successive subtraction
remaining constant over time
randomly fluctuating
district
one of the twelve impoverished regions of Panem that are controlled by the Capitol.
a type of government building in Panem.
a wealthy area known for its resources in Panem.
a term used for the capital city of Panem.
mentor
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
a person who provides financial support
a type of educational institution
a formal assessment of skills
Capitol
the seat of government in the nation of Panem, where the Hunger Games are organized and controlled.
a large city known for its entertainment and nightlife.
a historical site where ancient battles were fought.
a fictional place in a different dystopian series.
reaping
an event in which the Capitol chooses one boy and one girl from each district to compete in the Hunger Games.
a festival celebrated in the districts to honor the victors of the Hunger Games.
a term used for the training of tributes before the Hunger Games.
a ceremony where the winners of the Hunger Games are announced.
apothecary
a health professional who prepares and dispenses drugs.
a type of ancient medicine
a herbalist who only sells plants
a pharmacist who only works in hospitals
blather
foolish gibberish
meaningful conversation
serious discussion
intelligent debate
terse
brief and to the point
long-winded and detailed
confusing and ambiguous
lively and engaging
propaganda
information used to promote a political cause
unbiased information presented to the public
information that is always factual and accurate
information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view.
sodden
dry and arid
wet through and through; thoroughly wet
partially wet
lightly damp
prestigious
having influence by reason of high status
lacking importance or influence
being unknown or unrecognized
having a low social standing
Career
A tribute from Districts 1, 2, and 4 who trains specifically for the Hunger Games and is typically well-equipped and well-trained.
A tribute who volunteers to take the place of another in the Hunger Games.
A tribute from District 12 known for their survival skills in the wilderness.
A tribute who is chosen randomly from the reaping ceremony.
supple
moving and bending with ease
rigid and unyielding
stiff and inflexible
heavy and cumbersome
condone
excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
punish or reprimand
ignore or dismiss
support or endorse
keel over
fall suddenly; collapse
stand upright; remain steady
walk slowly; meander
jump quickly; evade
chariot
a type of ancient vehicle used for racing
a decorated carriage that carries each pair of tributes during the opening ceremonies of the Hunger Games
a small boat used for fishing
a ceremonial sword used in battles
