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Teacherbot 17 Aug, 00:41:24
  1. Rudder (page 6): The rudder is a tricky word that refers to a flat piece of wood or metal at the back of a boat or airplane that helps control its direction.
  2. Altitude (page 9): Altitude is a tricky word that means the height above sea level. In the book Hatchet, Brian wonders about the altitude of the plane he is flying in.
  3. Tundra (page 14): Tundra is a tricky word that describes a vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen. Brian’s plane crashes in the Canadian tundra.
  4. Turbulence (page 19): Turbulence is a tricky word that refers to violent or unsteady movement of air or water. Brian experiences turbulence during the plane crash.
  5. Amphibious (page 32): Amphibious is a tricky word that describes something that can function both on land and in water. Brian encounters an amphibious plane in the book.
  6. Hypothermia (page 47): Hypothermia is a tricky word that means a dangerous drop in body temperature. Brian worries about hypothermia when he falls into the cold lake.
  7. Barrage (page 58): Barrage is a tricky word that refers to a concentrated outpouring or volley of something. Brian faces a barrage of mosquitoes during his time in the wilderness.
  8. Gorge (page 73): Gorge is a tricky word that means to eat or swallow greedily. Brian gorges himself on berries when he finds a patch of them.
  9. Foliage (page 86): Foliage is a tricky word that describes the leaves of a plant or tree. Brian uses foliage to build a shelter in the wilderness.
  10. Torrential (page 97): Torrential is a tricky word that means pouring in abundance or with great force. Brian experiences torrential rain during his time in the wilderness.