Hatchet Vocabulary and Context Clues

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

After the wind storm, many pieces of wood embedded themselves in the siding on my house.

• To move with difficulty

• The feeling of being grateful

• Deposited in a mass; within

• Highly excited with strong emotion

Use your context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.

The medicine caused my headache to diminish.

• Able to operate both on land and in water

• To move suddenly

• Clear or evident

• To make smaller or go away

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. Using the food processor, I am going to pulverize the vegetables into small pieces.

• Pounded; crushed; ground into tiny pieces

• To skim along the surface

• To shake violently

• A gap between time intervals

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. The forest was __dense__, making it difficult to see the sky.

• A) Thin and sparse

• B) Thick and closely packed

• C) Easy to navigate

• D) Full of light

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. The __persistent__ rain continued for days without stopping.

• A) Occasional

• B) Intermittent

• C) Continuous and unending

• D) Light and gentle

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. The __ominous__ clouds signaled an approaching storm.

• A) Bright and cheerful

• B) Threatening and foreboding

• C) Clear and harmless

• D) Colorful and vibrant

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. The __tedious__ task took hours to complete.

• A) Exciting and fun

• B) Boring and monotonous

• C) Quick and easy

• D) Dangerous and risky

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. The __resilient__ plant survived the harsh winter.

• A) Fragile and weak

• B) Strong and able to recover

• C) Short-lived

• D) Easily broken

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. The __serene__ lake was a perfect spot for meditation.

• A) Noisy and chaotic

• B) Calm and peaceful

• C) Polluted and dirty

• D) Crowded and busy

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word. The __vivid__ colors of the sunset were breathtaking.

• A) Dull and faded

• B) Bright and intense

• C) Dark and gloomy

• D) Pale and washed out