| Term | Definition |
| Corrode | v. To eat or wear away by degrees, usually by chemical action. n. the process or the result of corroding. |
| Debris | n. 1. Broken, scattered remains. 2. Litter; rubbish. |
| Elated | adj. Happy and excited: overjoyed. n. A feeling of great joy and excitement. |
| Exploit | n. A brave or daring act: an adventure. v. 1. To makefull use of ; to utilize. 2. To use in a selfish way; to take unfair advantage of. |
| Leeway | n. An extra amount of time or space that alows some freedom. |
| Miniature | adj. On a small scale. n. 1. A very small copy. 2. A small painting, expecially a portrait. |
| Mobile | n. An artistic structure with parts that move easily. 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. v. To leak out slowly. |
| Pathetic | adj. 1. Causing feelings of pity or sorrow. 2. 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. n. 1. A holding back or keeping under control. 2. Something used to control or hold in check. |
| Salvage | v. To save from destruction or loss. n. Property saved from loss or destruction. |
| Scour | v. 1. To clean by scrubbing hard. 2. To search thoroughly. |