Hatchet Vocabulary List #1
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abated-to make or become less intense. (ex. Once the storm abated, we went outside to see if
there was any damage.) (Syn. – lessen, dwindle.)
altimeter-an instrument that measures how high something is above the ground.
arc-a curved line.( Syn.- curve, arch, or bow)
banked-to tilt an airplane sideways when turning.
coma-a state of deep unconsciousness from which it is very hard to wake up.
consuming-use up, to take up the interest or attention of; to destroy by fire. (Syn-absorb,
devour, ingest)
depress-sadden, discouraged; to cause to sink down to a lower postion.
frustration- a feeling of being unable to get anything done. (syn. disappointment)
grimacing- having a facial expression usually indicating a negative reaction to something.
(disgust or disapproval) (syn.-frown or scowl)
hordes- a large, noisy, moving crowd of people or animals. (ex. The hordes of tourists wandered
through the streets. ) (syn.- crowd, mob)
hurtling- to move suddenly or violently at great speed.( syn.- hustle, scurry)
initial- first or at the beginning. (syn.-original, start)
intervals- a period of time between events or states; pause. (syn.- gap or interruption)
keening-having a very sharp edge or point; to mourn in a loud wailing voice.
massive-large, heavy, and solid in structure. (syn.-monumental, substantial)
rudder- used for steering, it is a hinged wood or metal plate attached to the back of an airplane,
ship, or boat.
slewed- to turn, twist, or swing about especially out of a course; veer
spasm- a sudden tightening of a muscle that cannot be controlled. (syn. cramp or convulsion)
turbulence- irregular atmospheric motion with up and down currents. (ex. The plane was
moving violently around in the sky due to turbulence in the air.)
muck- soft, moist barnyard manure. Filth, mud, or dark rich soil.