Hatchet Vocabulary Final

Front

What does the word 'rectify' mean?

Back

To make something right.

Front

Which word means 'carefully'?

Back

Gingerly.

Front

What does the word 'consuming' mean?

Back

Using up.

Front

What does the word 'crude' mean?

Back

Rough or unrefined.

Front

What does 'smoldered' mean?

Back

Burned slowly with smoke but with no flame.

Front

What does the word 'abruptly' mean?

Back

Suddenly and unexpectedly.

Front

What does 'diminish' mean?

Back

To make or become less.

Front

What does 'vital' mean?

Back

Essential or necessary for life.

Front

What does 'peril' mean?

Back

Serious and immediate danger.

Front

What does 'relentless' mean?

Back

Oppressively constant; unyielding.