Hatchet Vocab Ch 10-12

The diamond necklace was a precious gift from her grandmother.

What does the word 'precious' mean?

• Valuable and very special or important

• A share or part ownership in a company

• Hot, bright, flickering parts of a fire

• Parts of your body that move

  
  

The flames engulfed the entire building, leaving nothing but ashes behind.

What does the word 'flames' mean?

• Hot, bright, flickering parts of a fire

• Valuable and very special or important

• A type of tree with needle-like leaves

• The gray stuff that comes from fire

  
  

The fire crackling in the fireplace created a cozy ambiance.

What does the word 'crackling' mean?

• Valuable and very special or important

• A stack of wood used for burning

• The sound made when something breaks

• A type of tree with needle-like leaves

  
  

The birds sought shelter from the rain in the trees.

What does the word 'shelter' mean?

• To focus and pay close observation

• A safe place to protect from elements

• Small, red fruits that taste sweet-sour

• Small flying bugs that bite people

  
  

She lost feeling in her limbs after the accident.

What does the word 'limbs' mean?

• Parts of your body that move

• A stack of wood used for burning

• Small, red fruits that taste sweet-sour

• A type of tree with needle-like leaves

The homeless shelter provided a safe haven for those in need.

What does the word 'shelter' mean?

• The physical part of a person or animal

• A place that protects from harm

• A part of your body getting bigger

• A large body of water

  
  

We gathered around the bonfire and roasted marshmallows.

What does the word 'bonfire' mean?

• A part of your body getting bigger

• A place that protects from harm

• A large outdoor fire for fun

• Turning skin brown from the sun

  
  

Her ankle showed signs of swelling after the fall.

What does the word 'swelling' mean?

• Turning skin brown from the sun

• Material made from animal skin

• A part of your body getting bigger

• The bouncing back of light or sound

The dress tapered down to a narrow point at the hemline.

What does the word 'tapered' mean?

• A rounded swelling or protuberance

• Moving wildly and out of control

• Small, red, juicy fruits with tiny seeds

• Becoming narrower towards one end

She was flailing her arms in panic as she tried to stay afloat in the water.

What does the word 'flailing' mean?

• Moving wildly and out of control

• Areas of water that are not deep

• To create or make something new

• To give in or surrender under pressure