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Wordly Wise6 EMS #17
Wordly Wise6 EMS Lesson 17
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| corrode (verb) | To eat or wear away degrees, usually by chemical action |
| corrode (corrosion) noun | The process or the result of corroding |
| debris (noun) | 1. Broken, scattered remains |
| debris (noun) | 2. Litter; rubbish |
| elated (adj) | Happy and excited; overjoyed |
| elated (elation) noun | A feeling of great joy and excitement |
| exploit (noun) | A brave or daring act; an adventure |
| exploit (verb) | 1. To make full use of; to utilize |
| exploit (verb) | 2. To use in a selfishway; to take unfair advantage of |
| leeway (noun) | An extra amount of time or space that allows some freedom |
| miniature (adj) | On a small scale |
| miniature (noun) | 1. A very small copy |
| miniature (noun) | 2. A small painting, especially a portrait |
| mobile (noun) | An artistic structure with parts that move easily |
| mobile (adj) | Easily moved |
| onset (noun) | A start or a beginning |
| ooze (noun) | Soft, watery, mud, as at the bottom of a lake or the sea |
| ooze (verb) | To leak out slowly |
| pathetic (adj) | Causing feelings of pity or sorrow |
| preliminary (adj) | Coming at the beginning; coming before the main event or activity |
| quest (noun) | A hunt or search |
| restrain (verb) | To hold back; to keep under control |
| restrain (restraint) noun | 1. A holding back or keeping under control |
| restrain (restraint) noun | 2. Something used to control or hold in check |
| salvage (verb) | To save from destruction or loss |
| scour (verb) | 1. To clean by scrubbing hard |
| scour (verb) | 2. To search thoroughly |