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Hatchet Word Webs. Definitions from Chapters 5-8. Diminish. (v.) to make or cause to seem smaller, or less important. Receded. (v.) to go or move away, retreat, or withdraw. Gingerly. (adj.) with great care or caution; warily. Exasperation.
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Hatchet Word Webs Definitions from Chapters 5-8
Diminish • (v.) to make or cause to seem smaller, or less important
Receded • (v.) to go or move away, retreat, or withdraw
Gingerly • (adj.) with great care or caution; warily
Exasperation • (n.) the state of being irritated; extreme annoyance
Dormant • (adj.) in a state of rest or inactivity
Example: Smoldered • (v.) to burn without flame or to display repressed emotions (Ex. Smolder with rage)