Hatchet Vocabulary Chapters 13-17

Read the following sentences. For each sentence decide the most appropriate synonym for the blue-colored word used in the sentence. 

• I understand what to do.
• I didn't read the directions.

His drunkenness impaired his judgment.

• helped
• hurt
• perfected

It's vital you maintain total and absolute security.

• important
• optional
• trivial

His voice had a cut of sarcasm in it.

• respect
• praise
• bitterness

He paused at the door to wait for her.

• continue
• stop briefly
• persist

She did her best to stabilize her breathing. 

• ignore
• weaken
• steady

She craved food more than anything.

• desired
• hated
• spurned

The chef seared the steak before roasting it.

• grow
• burn
• cut

The chemical had a corrosive effect on the machine.

• destructive
• gentle
• supporting

The people felt better once the ship had stabilized.

• weakened
• balanced
• dropped