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Hatchet vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Momentarily | (adverb) at any moment, in a very short time. |
| Gratitude | (noun) The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation |
| Lurch | (verb) make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger. |
| Grimace | (verb) an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, or pain. |
| Audible | (adjective) able to be heard. |
| Jolt | (verb) move with sudden lurches. |
| Rigid | (adjective) Unable to bend or be forced out of shape; not flexible. |
| Turbulence | (noun) violent or unsteady movement of air or water, or of some other fluid. |
| Tremble | (verb) shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty. |
| Depress | (verb) push or pull (something_ down into a lower position. |
| Transmission | (noun) The action of process or transmitting something or the state of being transmitted. |
| Interval | (noun) A space between two gaps. |
| Altitude | (noun) The height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level. |
| Keen | (adjective) sharp or penetrating, in particular. |
| Remnant | (noun) a small remaining quantity of something. |
| Horde | (noun) a large group |
| Desperation | (noun) a state of despair, typically on that results in rash or extreme behavior. |
| Abate | (verb) Lessen, reduce, or remove. |
| Moderate | (adjective) average in amount intensity, quality, or degree. |
| Murky | (adjective) (of liquid) dark and dirty; not clear |