| A | B |
| synonymous | means the same as |
| corpse | deceased body |
| weakling | a person or animal that is physically weak and frail |
| Treaty of Treason | has to be read yearly at the Reaping; the laws that guarantee peace after the Dark Days (uprising) |
| Peeta Mellark | boy tribute for District 12 |
| 24 | total number of tributes from Panem for The Hunger Games |
| volunteer | when someone steps in for the person chosen as tribute |
| plummet | fall or drop straight down at high speed |
| hysterically | wild, uncontrolled emotion |
| compensation | usually money, awarded for loss or injury |