Chapter 19 Vocab - Hatchet

What is the definition of the word "oblivious"?

• Aware and attentive

• Unaware or not concerned about what is happening around

• Full of energy and life

• Covered or protected

Which word means "a cover for a blade or weapon"?

• Surge

• Sheath

• Static

• Transmitter

Use the word "butane" in a sentence.

• The butane gas is used in lighters and portable stoves.

• The butane was oblivious to the noise.

• The butane surged through the wires.

• The butane was matted with dirt.

What does "rummaging" mean?

• To search unsystematically and untidily through something

• To move smoothly and quietly

• To cover or enclose completely

• To remain still and unmoving

Match the word "encased" with its definition.

• To be filled with energy

• To be covered or surrounded completely

• To be unaware of surroundings

• To be in a state of rest

What is the meaning of "surge"?

• A sudden powerful forward or upward movement

• A slow and steady decline

• A gentle and calm flow

• A complete stop or halt

Use "static" in a sentence.

• The static noise on the radio was annoying.

• The static was rummaging through the drawers.

• The static encased the entire room.

• The static surged through the crowd.

What does "matted" mean?

• To be smooth and shiny

• To be tangled into a thick mass

• To be clean and organized

• To be light and airy

Identify the word that means "to move through water with a splashing sound".

• Sloshing

• Transmitter

• Oblivious

• Sheath

What is a "transmitter"?

• A device that sends out radio or television signals

• A container for holding liquids

• A tool for cutting

• A type of fuel