Quizlet WW Lesson 17

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  1. corrode: to eat or wear away by degrees, usually by chemical action
  2. corrosion: the process or the result of corroding
  3. debris: broken, scattered remains
  4. debris: litter; rubbish
  5. elated: happy and excited; overjoyed
  6. elation: a feeling of great joy and excitement
  7. exploit: a brave or daring act; an adventure
  8. exploit: to make full use of; to utilize
  9. exploit: to use in a selfish way; to take unfair advantage of
  10. leeway: an extra amount of time or space that allows some freedom
  11. miniature: on a small scale
  12. miniature: a very small copy
  13. miniature: a small painting, especially a portrait
  14. mobile: an artistic strcture with parts that move easily
  15. mobile: Easily moved.
  16. onset: a start or a beginning
  17. ooze: soft, watery mud, as at the bottom of a lake or the sea
  18. ooze: to leak out slowly
  19. pathetic: causing feelings of pity or sorrow
  20. pathetic: held in low esteem; arousing scorn
  21. preliminary: coming at the beginning; coming before the main event or activity
  22. quest: a hunt or search
  23. restrain: to hold back; to keep under control
  24. restraint: a holding back or keeping under control
  25. restraint: something used to control or hold in check
  26. salvage: to save from destruction or loss
  27. salvage: property saved from loss or destruction
  28. scour: to clean by scrubbing hard
  29. scour: to search thoroughly