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Hatchet – Vocabulary Definitions

Hatchet – Vocabulary Definitions. Chapters 1-5. Abated. Definition: (v.) to reduce in amount or intensity. Consuming. Definition : (adj.) strongly and urgently felt. Hurtling. Definition: (v.) to rush violently; move with great speed. Rudder. Definition :

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Hatchet – Vocabulary Definitions

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  1. Hatchet – Vocabulary Definitions Chapters 1-5

  2. Abated • Definition: (v.) to reduce in amount or intensity

  3. Consuming • Definition: (adj.) strongly and urgently felt

  4. Hurtling • Definition: (v.) to rush violently; move with great speed

  5. Rudder • Definition: (n.) a movable control surface located at the rear of an airplane – used to turn the plane

  6. Altimeter • Definition: (n.) an instrument in an airplane used to determine how high the airplane is off the ground

  7. Depress • Definition: (v.) 1. to make sad or gloomy 2. to lower in amount or value

  8. Initial • Definition: (adj.) occurring at the beginning; first

  9. Slewed • Definition: (v.) to destroy, or extinguish (past tense of slay)

  10. Arc • Definition: (n.) an unbroken part of a circle ; a curved line

  11. Frustration • Definition: (n.) a feeling of dissatisfaction, resulting from unresolved problems

  12. Intervals • Definition: (n.) a space between things

  13. Spasm • Definition: (n.) a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction

  14. Banked • Definition: (v.) to tip or incline an airplane

  15. Grimacing • Definition: (v.) a facial expression that indicated disapproval or pain

  16. Keening • Definition: (adj.) extremely sensitive or responsive

  17. Turbulence • Definition: (n.) violent disorder or commotion

  18. Coma • Definition: (n.) a state of prolonged unconsciousness

  19. Hordes • Definition: (n.) a large group ; a mass or crowd

  20. Massive • Definition: (adj.) large and heavy-looking

  21. Muck • Definition: (n.) filth, dirt, or slime

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