Wordly Wise 6 Lesson 17

corrode

Verb to eat or wear away by degrees, usually by chemical action

debris

Noun 1. broken, scattered remains 2. litter; rubbish

elated

Adjective happy and excited; overjoyed

exploit

Noun a brave or daring act; an adventure Verb 1. to make full use of; to utilize 2. to use in a selfish way; to take unfair advantage of

leeway

Noun An extra amount of time or space that allows some freedom

miniature

Adjective On a small scale Noun 1. a very small copy 2. a small painting, especially a portrait

mobile

Noun an artistic structure with parts that move easily Adjective easily moved

onset

Noun A start or a beginning

ooze

rcrcrcrc Noun Soft, watery mud, as at the bottom of a lake or the sea Verb To leak out slowly

pathetic

Adjective 1.Causing feelings of pity or sorrow 2. Held in low esteem; arousing scorn

preliminary

Adjective Coming at the beginning; coming before the main event or activity

quest

Noun A hunt or search

restrain

Verb To hold back to keep under control

salvage

Verb To save from destruction or loss Noun Property saved from loss or destruction

Scour

Verb 1. to clean by scrubbing hard 2. to search thoroughly