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Wordly Wise 6, Ch.17

Graveyard of the Deep

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corrode to eat or wear away by degrees, usually be chemical action
corrosion the process or the result of being eaten or worn away, usually by chemical action
debris 1. broken, scattered remains 2. litter; rubbish
elated happy and excited; overjoyed
elation a feeling of great joy and excitement
exploit n. a brave or daring act; an adventure
exploit v. 1. to make full use of; to utilize 2. to use in a selfish way; to take unfair advantage of
leeway an extra amount of time or space that allows some freedom
miniature adj. on a small scale
miniature 1. a very small copy 2. a small painting, especially a portrait
mobile n. an artistic structure with parts that move easily
mobile easily moved
onset a start or a beginning
ooze sort, watery mud, as at the bottom of a lake or the sea
ooze to leak out slowly
pathetic 1. causing feelings of pity or sorrow 2. 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 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 of destruction
scour 1. to clean by scrubbing hard 2. to search thoroughly
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