Hatchet Chp. 9- 12

assumed: to suppose to be the case, without proof, take for granted

depression: a sunken place or hollow on a surface

focus: the center of interest or activity motive: a reason for doing something chamber: an enclosed space or cavity dormant: alive but not growing gnarled: rough, knobbly, and twisted with

age persistent: continuing firmly in a course of

action in spite of difficulty comprised: consist of; to be made up of

eddied: (of water, air, or smoke) to move in a circular way

Gratified: to give pleasure or satisfaction; delighted

haunches: the leg and loin of an animal or person

tendrils: a slender, threadlike appendage of climbing plant

crest: a tuft of feathers, fur, or skin on the head of bird

flailing: wave or swing or cause to wave or swing

tinder: dry, flammable material, such as wood or paper