Hatchet Vocabulary Definitions

Chapters 1-5Hatchet Vocabulary DefinitionsAbatedDefinition:(v.) to reduce in amount or intensity

ConsumingDefinition:(adj.) strongly and urgently felt

HurtlingDefinition:(v.) to rush violently; move with great speed

RudderDefinition:(n.) a movable control surface located at the rear of an airplane used to turn the plane

AltimeterDefinition:(n.) an instrument in an airplane used to determine how high the airplane is off the ground

DepressDefinition:(v.) 1. to make sad or gloomy 2. to lower in amount or value

InitialDefinition:(adj.) occurring at the beginning; first

SlewedDefinition:(v.) to destroy, or extinguish (past tense of slay)

ArcDefinition:(n.) an unbroken part of a circle ; a curved line

FrustrationDefinition:(n.) a feeling of dissatisfaction, resulting from unresolved problems

IntervalsDefinition:(n.) a space between things

SpasmDefinition:(n.) a sudden, involuntary muscle contraction

BankedDefinition:(v.) to tip or incline an airplane

GrimacingDefinition:(v.) a facial expression that indicated disapproval or pain

KeeningDefinition:(adj.) extremely sensitive or responsive

TurbulenceDefinition:(n.) violent disorder or commotion

ComaDefinition:(n.) a state of prolonged unconsciousness

HordesDefinition:(n.) a large group ; a mass or crowd

MassiveDefinition:(adj.) large and heavy-looking

MuckDefinition:(n.) filth, dirt, or slime