Section 2 Hatchet Vocabulary

What does the word 'rustled' mean?

• reduced by crushing
• to cause slight, soft sounds
• moved unsteadily
• became gradually less

What does the word 'rasping' mean?

• became gradually less
• reduced by crushing
• moved unsteadily
• harsh, grating

What does the word 'crude' mean?

• lacking finish or completeness
• moved unsteadily
• reduced by crushing
• became gradually less

What does the word 'diminish' mean?

• harsh, grating
• moved unsteadily
• became gradually less
• reduced by crushing

What does the word 'welted' mean?

• moved unsteadily
• a ridge or lump raised on the body
• reduced by crushing
• became gradually less

What does the word 'gingerly' mean?

• very cautiously
• became gradually less
• reduced by crushing
• moved unsteadily

What does the word 'pulverized' mean?

• became gradually less
• moved unsteadily
• reduced by crushing
• harsh, grating

What does the word 'teetered' mean?

• harsh, grating
• moved unsteadily
• reduced by crushing
• became gradually less