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Hatchet Vocab 7-9
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| receded | to move further away into the distance or to become less clear or less bright |
| gorge | cram a large amount down; fill oneself with food |
| trotted | proceed or cause to proceed faster than a walk, lifting each diagonal pair of legs alternately. |
| rivulets | a tiny stream. |
| gingerly | in a careful manner. |
| wincing | reacting with a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking body movement. |
| tinder | dry, flammable material, such as wood or paper, used for lighting a fire. |
| haunches | a buttock and thigh considered together, in a human or animal. |
| exasperation | a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance. |