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Hatchet Vocab 1-7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tundra | A cold, treeless plain in Arctic regions with permanently frozen soil. |
| constant | Occurring continually. |
| humor | To attempt to satisfy someone by doing what that person wants. |
| turbulence | Violent and uneven movement within the atmosphere. |
| altimeter | An instrument in aircraft that measures its height above the ground. |
| visualize | To form a mental picture, to image. |
| channel | A route or passageway. |
| abate | To lessen or weaken. |
| desperation | A feeling of hopelessness that usually leads to reckless behavior. |
| naturalist | A person who studies nature, especially animal and plant life. |
| motivated | Having a strong reason to do something. |
| asset | Something valuable to have or own. |
| pulverize | To reduce to dust or powder, to crush. |
| gorge | To stuff oneself with a large amount of food. |