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