Wordly Wise 6th grade - Chapter 17

leeway

an extra amount of time or space that allows some freedom

debris

broken, scattered remains

pathetic

causing feelings of pity or sorrow

preliminary

coming at the beginning; coming before the main event or activity

mobile

easily moved

elated

happy and excited

miniature

on a small scale

ooze

soft, watery mud, as at the bottom of a lake or the sea

scour

to clean by scrubbing hard

corrode

to eat or wear away by degrees, usually by chemical action

restrain

to hold back; to keep under control

ooze

to leak out slowly

salvage

to save from destruction or loss

scour

to search thoroughly

exploit

a brave or daring act

quest

a hunt or search

onset

a start or a beginning