Hatchet Vocabulary and Context Clues

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Murky

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Dark and dirty; not clear, often used to describe water that is not transparent.

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Battered

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Beaten up; showing signs of damage or injury.

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Embedded

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Enclosed in; something that is firmly fixed within something else.

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Hordes

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Large group; a large number of people or things, often moving together.

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Gingerly

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Cautiously; in a careful or delicate manner.

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Context Clues

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Hints or information in the text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Vocabulary

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The set of words known and used by a person or group.

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Granite

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A type of hard, igneous rock used in construction and known for its durability.

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Sandstone

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A sedimentary rock composed of sand-sized minerals or rock grains.

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Swarming

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Moving in large numbers; often used to describe insects or animals gathering together.