Entrails. The internal parts of animal bodies; especially the intestines. Reaping. To cut or gather; to obtain, win (gathering where 2 are chosen to participate in the hunger games)In respect to this, what is entrails in Hunger Games?
Entrails - The internal organs of an animal or person. Racketeer - A person who commits crimes to earn money.
Beside above, what does affectations mean in The Hunger Games? insurmountable. not capable of being overcome. The odds against Katniss winning the Hunger Games seem insurmountable as she was not raised to hunt and fight human beings. maim. injure or wound seriously and leave permanent disfiguration.
Also, what does obliterate mean in The Hunger Games?
obliterate. destroy completely. repentance. deep regret for having done something wrong.
What does barbarism mean in The Hunger Games?
to collect or gather (by moving things into one place) barbarism. the state of being uncivilized (acting like animals) smolder. burn slowly without flame.
Why did Katniss drown Buttercup?
Buttercup does not like Katniss because Katniss does not like him. Katniss refers to Buttercup as the “world's ugliest cat” because he is missing half an ear and a mashed in nose. Katniss explains that she tried to drown him when he was little because she thought he would never survive.What is the reaping?
A reaping is an annual event that takes place in every district before each Hunger Games, where the tributes of the upcoming Games are chosen. Each district's escort randomly chooses the name of one male and one female tribute from two separate glass balls.What is paraffin in The Hunger Games?
Paraffin. a white colorless, tasteless, odorless wax made from wood, coal, or petroleum; used for making candles and waterproofing paper.Why is District 12 surrounded by fences in The Hunger Games?
It is one of the myriad ways by which the powers that be in the Capitol attempt to control the lives of those who live in the districts. The fence is designed to restrict the movements of residents of District 12 and prevent them from hunting.What does it mean to be iridescent?
Definition of iridescence. 1 : a lustrous rainbowlike play of color caused by differential refraction of light waves (as from an oil slick, soap bubble, or fish scales) that tends to change as the angle of view changes. 2 : a lustrous or attractive quality or effect.How many words are in the Hunger Games Book 1?
Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone is about 77,500 words total. Twilight is about 119,000 words total. The Hunger Games is about 99,750 words total.What does swathe mean in The Hunger Games?
swathe. an enveloping cloth or bandage.How many tributes are in the Hunger Games?
Every district must give two tributes, a girl and a boy. The circumstances may be different if it is a Quarter Quell, like the 50th Hunger Games. That year, each district had to send two boys and two girls to compete, thus providing a total of 48 tributes.Why does Katniss decide to stay away from Peeta?
Peeta's father who brings cookies and promises to feed Prim. Why does Katniss decide to stay away from Peeta as much as possible? She doesn't want to be friends because she doesn't want to feel bad once she has to kill him. How do Katniss and Peeta gain Haymitch's support?How many words are in the hunger games catching fire?
101,564 words
How does Katniss save Prim from the reaping?
Katniss saves Prim by volunteering as a tribute. She doesn't want her twelve year old sister to be in the Hunger Games because she was chosen out if thousands.What is surprising about Cinna Kat's stylist?
Cinna is quiet and modest. It's his first year working as a stylist for the Hunger Games, and to Katniss's surprise, he requested the tributes of the impoverished District 12. The other district's tributes all have their turns, then just before Katniss and Peeta emerge, Cinna lights them and tells them to hold hands.What does maniacally mean?
If someone is maniacal then they're behaving like a maniac. Add an -ly to make it an adverb, and you get maniacally, as in "she's acting maniacally." The noun maniac is almost always used to describe people who do nutty things—serial killers, insane people on the street, crowds at soccer matches.How is Panem an oppressive country?
Katniss understands that the government in the Capitol of Panem is oppressive The country of Panem is split into twelve districts which are separated from each other. Each district is enclosed by a fence that no one is allowed over. To speak against the government is also a punishable crime. 
