The Hunger Games VOCABULARY, chpt 1-9

4. Without clean water and regular meals, the stranded family struggled to find the __________ they needed to stay alive.
6. The crowd became __________, shouting angrily and making the visitors feel unsafe.
7. Wearing headphones, Mia was completely __________ to the teacher calling her name.
8. The abandoned house looked __________, with broken windows, sagging floors, and paint peeling off every wall.
13. The security cameras were installed as a __________ to stop students from vandalizing the bathrooms.
14. The cashier gave a __________ response, speaking in a rude and unfriendly tone.
15. During the debate, the two __________ challenged each other’s ideas like determined opponents.
16. The __________ customers complained loudly after waiting over an hour for their food.
17. Several students voiced their __________ by respectfully disagreeing with the new dress code policy.

1. It was __________ to suggest that Jamal finished a 300-page novel in five minutes—an idea so ridiculous it couldn’t be true.
2. At first, the huge pile of missing assignments felt __________, but breaking it into smaller tasks made it manageable.
3. Winning the trophy gave the team something __________ to hold—proof they had earned first place.
5. After working extra hours all week, Maya received __________ in the form of additional pay.
9. When his ride never showed up and his phone battery died, Carlos found himself in a difficult __________.
10. The school dance was officially __________ by the administration, meaning it was approved and allowed to happen.
11. After sharing one small bag of chips among four people, everyone agreed it was a __________ amount of food.
12. When the cafeteria was closed, the lost hikers had to __________ for berries and edible plants just to survive.
17. Even after losing the game, the captain kept a calm and respectful __________ instead of yelling or blaming teammates.