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Wordly Wise 6.17
Wordly Wise Book 6 Lesson 17
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| corrode | To eat or wear away by degrees, usually by chemical action. |
| debris | Broken scattered reamains. Litter, rubbish. |
| elated | Happy and excited; overjoyed. |
| exploit | A brave or daring act; an adventure. To make full use of; to utilize. To use in a selfish way; to take an unfair advantage of. |
| leeway | An extra amount of time or space that allows some freedom. |
| miniature | On a small scale. A very small copy. A small painting, especially a portrait. |
| mobile | An artistic structure with parts that move easily. Easily moved. |
| onset | A start or a beginning. |
| ooze | Soft watery mud as at the bottom of a lake or sea. To leak out slowly. |
| pathetic | Causing feelings of pity or sorrow. Held in low esteem; arousing scorn. |
| preliminary | Coming at the beginning; coming before the main event or activity. |
| quest | A hunt or a search |
| restrain | To hold back; to keep under control. |
| salvage | To save from destruction or loss. |
| scour | To clean by scrubbing hard. To search thoroughly |