Hatchet Vocabulary

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Erupt

Back

when something blows up

A volcano can erupt.

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Survival

Back

means to live especially in unusual situations

People need food, water, and air to survive.

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Wilderness

Back

a place with no people and rugged land

The wilderness has many trees and wildlife.

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Challenges

Back

something that is very difficult to do

The family faced many challenges after their house burned down.

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Overcome

Back

to succeed in a difficult situation

The soccer team will have to overcome a bad season with a good one.

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Effortlessly

Back

to do something very easily

The gymnast made a perfect score and did so effortlessly.

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Disappointment

Back

feeling sad when your expectations are not met

I feel disappointment when I get socks for a present.

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Breakthrough

Back

is an important discovery

Brian's biggest breakthrough was when he learned how to start a fire.

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Setback

Back

the opposite of breakthrough. Moves you away from your goal

Having to pay for the broken window was a real setback for Bob.

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Emerged

Back

to come out of something or someplace

After getting his ball, the dog quickly emerged from the water.