Hatchet Vocabulary 2 Practice

What does the word "murky" mean?

• Bright and clear

• Dark, dirty, gloomy, or not clear

• Warm and sunny

• Clean and tidy

What is the meaning of "vicinity"?

• A distant place

• A type of plant

• The area or region near or about a place

• A type of weather

What does "motive" refer to?

• A type of vehicle

• A musical instrument

• The goal or object of a person's actions

• A type of food

What does "precipitate" mean?

• To slow down

• To hasten the occurrence of; to bring about suddenly; to cause to happen

• To freeze

• To evaporate

What is the definition of "inclement"?

• Mild and pleasant

• Severe, rough, or harsh/stormy

• Hot and dry

• Cold and calm

What does "pulverize" mean?

• To build

• To demolish or defeat

• To paint

• To repair

What does "recede" mean?

• To advance

• To go or move back or further away from a previous position

• To jump forward

• To climb

What is the meaning of "subside"?

• To increase

• To become quiet, less active, or less violent

• To explode

• To rise

What does "convulse" mean?

• To relax

• To suffer violent involuntary contraction of the muscles

• To sleep

• To laugh

What is the definition of "obscure"?

• Clearly visible

• Not discovered or known about; uncertain

• Well-known

• Brightly lit