Hatchet 8 - 12 Vocabulary Flashcards

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Tinder

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A dry substance that catches fire easily. Example: We gathered dry grasses and tiny leaves to use as tinder for our campfire. Synonyms: Fuel, Kindling, Wood

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Flammable

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Something that sets on fire easily; combustible. Example: Students should be careful when working with flammable materials in the chemistry lab. Synonyms: Combustible, Easily Burns Up

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Regulate

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To fix or control the time, amount, degree, or rate of something. Example: The human body regulates its temperature in response to a new environment. Synonyms: Readjust, Balance, Monitor

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Dormant

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Not currently active or being used, but can become active in the future. Example: After being dormant for the entire winter, the tree began making new green leaves in the spring. Synonyms: Asleep, Out of Action

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Transfer

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To move from one place to another. Example: When Ari cleans the fish tank, she transfers Jerry the fish to another bowl of water until the tank is clean. Synonyms: Relocation, Move

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Swarm

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To move or gather in great numbers. Example: The crowd swarms toward the stage when the lead singer appears. Synonyms: Flock, Herd, Multitude

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Exasperation

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a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance. Example: The bus driver's exasperation grew as the kids kept shouting on the way to school. Synonyms: Aggravation, Resentment

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Convulse

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to shake uncontrollably. Example: The little boy's shoulders were convulsed with giggles, and he couldn't stop shaking with laughter. Synonyms: to Rock or Stir

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Staggering

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so great, shocking, or surprising that it is difficult to believe. Example: The little bird flew a staggering distance to reach its new home. Synonyms: Stunning, Astounding, Mind-Blowing

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Emerged

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come into view; arise. Example: The sun emerged from behind the clouds, and the day got bright. Synonyms: Appear, Arrive, Materialize