HATCHET VOCAB CHAPTERS 10-19 Flashcards

1
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EDDIED

A

Any similar current, as of air, dust, or fog.

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2
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BANKED

A

To build up

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3
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STAFF

A

A stick with some special use

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4
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PUNKY

A

Burning very slowly

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5
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REFRACTS

A

To deflect something, especially light, from a straight path.

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6
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FASHION

A

To make

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7
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CAMOUFLAGE

A

Concealment that alters or hides.

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8
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SARCASM

A

Ironic remark.

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9
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BOUGHS

A

Large or main branches of a tree.

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10
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STYMIED

A

Stumped or thwarted.

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11
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STABILIZER

A

A device on the horizontal tail of an airplane that stabilizes.

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12
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ELEVATORS

A

Hinged areas on an airplane used to control angle of incline on the tail end of the fuselage.

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13
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FUSELAGE

A

Central structure of a plane that the wing, tail, and engines are attached.

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14
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CAPACITY

A

The maximum amount that can be received or contained.

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15
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BUTANE

A

A colorless, flammable gas.

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16
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STOCK

A

The part of a rifle holding the barrel and firing mechanism which is held against the shoulder.

17
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MAGAZINE

A

A metal box or drum holding bullets; it is removed and replaced when empty.

18
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ACTION

A

The operating mechanism of a gun.

19
Q

CLIP

A

A metal frame or container used to load the magazine of a rifle or automatic pistol.

20
Q

DRONE

A

Humming or buzzing sound.

21
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UNWITTINGLY

A

Unintentional