Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6 Lesson 17 and 18

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Abroad

adv. Away from one's own country

debris

n. 1. Broken, scattered remains. 2. Litter; rubbish.

exploit

n. A brave or daring act; an adventure. v. 1. To make full use of 2. To use in a selfish way

quest

n. A hunt or search.

Skeptic

n. A person who is not easy to convince unless positive proof is offered.

Controversy

n. A public dispute that arouses strong feelings.

onset

n. A start or a beginning.

Hoax

n. An act intended to fool or deceive others v. To fool; to play a trick on

mobile

n. An artistic structure with parts that move easily. adj. Easily moved.

leeway

n. An extra amount of time or space that allows some freedom.

Anguish

n. Extreme pain of the body or mind v. To suffer extreme doubts or uncertainties

ooze

n. Soft, watery mud, as at the bottom of a lake or the sea. v. To leak out slowly.

exhilaration

n. excitement; a state of elation

salvage

v. . To save from destruction or loss.

scour

v. 1. To clean by scrubbing hard. 2. To search thoroughly.

Manipulate

v. 1. To operate using the hands, especially in a skillful way 2. To control in a secret or unfair way

Elicit

v. To draw out of cause

corrode

v. To eat or wear away by degrees, usually by chemical action.

Recount

v. To give a detailed account of n. A second count, as of the vote in an election

restrain

v. To hold back; to keep under control. n. 1. A holding back or keeping under control.

Commend

v. To speak of with approval; to praise

Commence

v. To start; to begin

Dissent

v. to disagree n. The expression of a difference of opinion

pathetic

adj. 1. Causing feelings of pity or sorrow. 2. Held in low esteem.

elated

adj. 1. Happy and excited; overjoyed. n. A feeling of great joy and excitement.

miniature

adj. 1. On a small scale. n. 2. A very small object.

Genuine

adj. 1. Real; being what it seems to be 2. Honest; sincere

preliminary

adj. Coming at the beginning; coming before the main event or activity.

Earnest

adj. Serious and important; Not light and playful

Cordial

adj. Sincerely warm and friendly


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