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Hatchet vocab
Term | Definition |
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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 |