"The Hunger Games" Ch. 2 Vocab.

“Companies’ ability to find new energy reserves, especially in remote locations, is altering the global market.” New York Times (Apr 10, 2012)

Escorts: Chaperones assigned to watch over each pair of tributes competing in the Hunger Games. Seattle Times (Mar 23, 2012)

This decade will be marked by severe declines in college affordability. New York Times (Apr 23, 2012)

Players are evaluated and treated using three testing protocols. Seattle Times (Jan 13, 2012)

Though he earned a Bronze Star with Valor for aiding a critically wounded Afghan police officer, Sergeant Eisch was also plagued by self-doubt. New York Times (May 28, 2011)

Part of the experimental model vaporized, wooosh, just like that. Francis, Dick

In the room, there appeared to be no dissenting views. New York Times (Feb 24, 2012)

By no means do I condone intentionally hurting another player, especially for money. Washington Post (Mar 5, 2012)

The home crowd at Xavier began taunting Cincinnati’s players.

The charge has steadied him, and made him more tranquil and composed. Macgowan, J. (John)

An allowance or compensation for things broken accidentally, as in transportation or use. Webster, Noah

Her mind, clearing rapidly under the stress of danger, was seeking a way out of the predicament when hurried footsteps came down the walk. Landon, Herman

The marks from the bunk bed are visible in carpet worn threadbare by play. Washington Post (Oct 29, 2011)

First, he is given a hearty meal, which is followed at once by perhaps two hours of profound sleep. McKeever, William Arch

Rock band Jefferson Starship performed before the game and sang the national anthem. Seattle Times (Apr 15, 2012)