Transcript 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:
(n.) a movable control surface
located at the rear of an
airplane – used to turn the
plane
Altimeter
 Definition:
(n.) an instrument in an
airplane used to determine
how high the airplane is off
the ground
Depress
 Definition:
(v.) 1. to make sad or gloomy
2. to lower in amount or
value
Initial
 Definition:
(adj.) occurring at the
beginning; first
Slewed
 Definition:
(v.) to destroy, or extinguish
(past tense of slay)
Arc
 Definition:
(n.) an unbroken part of a
circle ; a curved line
Frustration
 Definition:
(n.) a feeling of
dissatisfaction, resulting
from unresolved problems
Intervals
 Definition:
(n.) a space between things
Spasm
 Definition:
(n.) a sudden, involuntary
muscle contraction
Banked
 Definition:
(v.) to tip or incline an
airplane
Grimacing
 Definition:
(v.) a facial expression that
indicated disapproval or
pain
Keening
 Definition:
(adj.) extremely sensitive or
responsive
Turbulence
 Definition:
(n.) violent disorder or
commotion
Coma
 Definition:
(n.) a state of prolonged
unconsciousness
Hordes
 Definition:
(n.) a large group ; a mass or
crowd
Massive
 Definition:
(adj.) large and heavy-looking
Muck
 Definition:
(n.) filth, dirt, or slime