Hatchet Vocab 1-4

abated

to make or become less or weaker

altimeter

an instrument to measure height, especially one that shows how high an airmplane is flying

arc

part of a line that forms a circle or any curve

banked

to tilt an airplane sideways when turning

coma

deep prolonged unconsciousness caused by disease, poison, or a severe blow

consuming

to use up

depress

to press down; lower

frustration

to keep a person from getting or doing wha that person wants or to keep thing from being carried out; block

grimacing

twisting the face to show pain

hordes

A large group or crowd

initial

occurring at the beginning

intervals

The amount of time between two specified instants, events, or states

keening

intense or strong

massive

huge; solid, heavy

rudder

broad, flat piece of metal attached by hinges to the rear of an airplane used for steering

spasm

any short, sudden burst of action or feeling

turbulence

full of violent motion

muck

black earth with rotting leaves