Vocabulary • Ch 12 - Hatchet • Context Clues

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Meaning of 'spear'

Back

A long pointed weapon used for throwing

Front

Shallows

Back

An area of water that is not deep

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Meaning of 'lunge'

Back

Quickly move forward with one leg

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Flailing: Definition

Back

Move or swing wildly and uncontrollably

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Tapered:

Back

Gradually getting thinner towards one end

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Meaning of 'crude'

Back

Not processed or refined; raw or rough

Front

Hefted

Back

To lift and hold something heavy

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Telegraphed

Back

To communicate quickly over long distances

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Motive

Back

Reason behind actions

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Meaning of 'primitive'

Back

Simple or basic, like the earliest humans