GACS lclab - English 6 - Wordly Wise 3000 - Book 6, Lesson 17

Terms	Definitions
corrode	v. to eat or wear away by degrees, usually by chemical action
corrosion	n. the process or the result of corroding
debris	n. broken, scattered remains
debris	n. litter; rubbish
elated	adj. happy and excited; overjoyed
elation	n. a feeling of great joy and excitement
exploit	n. a brave or daring act; an adventure
exploit	v. to make full use of; to utilize
exploit	v. to use in a selfish way; to take unfair advantage of
leeway	n. an extra amount of time or space that allows some freedom
miniature	adj. on a small scale
miniature	n. a very small object
mobile	n. an artistic structure with parts that move easily
mobile	adj. easily moved
onset	n. a start or a beginning
ooze	n. soft, watery mud, as at the bottom of a lake or the sea
ooze	v. to leak out slowly
pathetic	adj. causng feelings of pity or sorrow
pathetic	adj. held in low esteem; arousing scorn
preliminary	adj. coming at the beginning; coming before the main event or activity
quest	n. a hunt or search
restrain	v. to hold back; to keep under control
restraint	n. a holding back or keeping under control
restraint	n. something used to control or hold in check
salvage	v. to save from destruction or loss
salvage	n. property saved from loss or destruction
scour	v. to clean by scrubbing hard
scour	v. to search thoroughly

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