Ch. 1-7 Hatchet Vocabulary

Front

Strongly felt, engrossing completely

Back

consuming

Front

Height above sea level

Back

altitude

Front

Drawing back involuntarily, usually with a grimace

Back

Wincing

Front

Measures to guard against sabotage, crime, or attack

Back

security

Front

Instrument measuring altitude

Back

Altimeter

Front

Valve regulating fuel to engine

Back

Throttle

Front

Violent twisting or pulling

Back

wrenching

Front

Reducing in intensity or amount

Back

abating

Front

Low, rounded hills

Back

hummocks

Front

Driven to take action

Back

motivated