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WW 6 Lesson 17
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| v. To eat or wear away by degrees, usually by chemical action. | corrode |
| n. The process or the result of corroding. | corrosion |
| n. 1. Broken, scattered remains. 2. Litter; rubbish. | debris |
| adj. Happy and excited; overjoyed. | elated |
| n. A feeling of great joy and excitement. | elation |
| n. A brave or daring act; an adventure. v. 1.To make full use of; to utilize. 2. To use in a selfish way; to take unfair advantage of. | exploit |
| n. An extra amount of time or space that allows some freedom. | leeway |
| adj. On a small scale. n. 1. A very small copy. 2. A small painting, especially a portrait. | miniature |
| n. An artistic structure with parts that move easily. adj. Easily moved. | mobile |
| n. A start or a beginning. | onset |
| n. Soft, watery, mud, as at the bottom of a lake or the sea. v. To leak out slowly. | ooze |
| adj. 1. Causing feelings of pity or sorrow. 2. Held in low esteem; arousing scorn. | pathetic |
| adj. Coming at the beginning; coming before the main event or activity. | preliminary |
| n. A hunt or search. | quest |
| v. To hold back; to keep under control. | restrain |
| n. 1. A holding back or keeping under control. 2. Something used to control or hold in check. | restraint |
| v. To save from destruction or loss. n. Property saved from loss or destruction. | salvage |
| v. 1. To clean by scrubbing hard. 2. To search thoroughly. | scour |