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Hatchet ch. 7-12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| abdomen | The belly area of your body. |
| welted | Swollen or raised bumps on the skin. |
| overcome | To succeed in dealing with something hard. |
| self-pity | Feeling sorry for yourself. |
| trotted | ran slowly |
| gingerly | Carefully and gently. |
| skittered | Moved quickly and lightly. |
| slithering | Moving smoothly with a twisting motion. |
| quills | Sharp hairs from a porcupine. |
| segment | One part of something bigger. |
| kindling | Dry material that catches fire easily. |
| registered | Noticed or became aware of something. |
| tendrils | Thin parts of a plant that crawl and climb. |
| flammable | Catches fire easily. |
| slivers | Tiny, thin pieces of something. |
| weathered | Worn by wind, rain, or sun. |
| enormous | Very big. |
| advantage | Something that helps you do better. |
| eddied | Swirled around in circles. |
| interval | Time or space between things. |
| transferred | Moved from one place to another. |
| stock | A supply of something stored for future use. |
| comprised | Made up of |
| bluff | A high, steep bank or cliff. |
| staggering | Very surprising or shocking. |
| lunged | Made a quick forward movement. |
| certain | Sure or confident. |
| tapered | Became thinner at one end. |
| crude | Not carefully made; rough. |
| telegraphed | Showed your thoughts or feelings without words. |