#1 Hatchet: Vocabulary/Context Clues

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What does 'pulverized' mean?

Back

to reduce by crushing

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What does 'incessant' mean in the context of the sentence?

Back

unpleasant but unending

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What does 'battered' mean in the context of the sentence?

Back

beaten up

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What does 'hordes' refer to in the context of the sentence?

Back

large group

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What does 'remnants' mean?

Back

parts that are left when the rest is gone

Front

What is the effect of glacial action on rocks?

Back

It can scoop out and pulverize rocks, turning them into sand.

Front

How do flames affect the environment described in the text?

Back

They create warmth and chase away mosquitoes.

Front

What can cause swelling in the face as described in the text?

Back

Injury or allergic reactions, such as from mosquito bites.

Front

What is the significance of the word 'crackled' in the context of fire?

Back

It describes the sound made by burning wood.

Front

What does 'swarming' imply about the mosquitoes?

Back

They are moving in large numbers and are very active.