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Hatchet 13-19
Second Half Vocab Terms
Term | Definition |
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adjustable | capable of being changed so as to match or fit |
former | a structural part of an aircraft that provides support to the fuselage |
marvel | to be filled with wonder and amazement |
propel | to cause something to move forward with force |
surge | to suddenly rush forward or upward |
trigger | something that activates or sets off a course of action |
virtually | for the most part, almost entirely |
attitude | a certain posture or position |
bellow | to make a loud deep noise, like an animal |
fuselage | the main body of an airplane |
incessant | continuing without interruption; unending |
ruefully | done while feeling regret |
secure | free from danger or loss; safe |
stymie | to stop the progress of or prevent something |
funk | a state of nervous depression |
impaired | weakened, dysfunctional or damaged |
punky | describing dry and rotting wood that can be used to start a fire |
shaft | the long, narrow body connected to the head of an arrow or spear |
snowball | to cause to grow, to become larger or more intense |
stabilize | to make or keep something stead; to balance |
vital | essential; of absolute necessity |