Wordly Wise 3000, book 6, lesson 17
quest (n.)
A hunt or search.
miniature (n.)
A small painting, especially a portrait.
onset (n.)
A start or a beginning.
miniature (n.)
A very small copy.
leeway (n.)
An extra amount of time or space that allows some freedom.
debris (n.)
Broken, scattered remains.
pathetic (adj.)
Causing feelings of pity or sorrow.
preliminary (adj.)
Coming at the beginning; coming before the main event or activity.
mobile (n.)
A artistic structure with parts that move easily.
exploit (n.)
A brave or daring act; an adventure.
elation (n.)
A feeling of great joy and excitement.
restraint (n.)
A holding back or keeping under control.
mobile (adj.)
Easily moved.
elated (adj.)
Happy and excited; overjoyed.
pathetic (adj.)
Held in low esteem; arousing scorn.
debris (n.)
Litter; rubbish.
miniature (adj.)
On a small scale.
salvage (n.)
Property saved from loss or destruction.
ooze (n.)
Soft, watery mud, as at the bottom of a lake or the sea.
restraint (n.)
Something used to control or hold in check.
corrosion (n.)
The process or the result of corroding.
scour (v.)
To clean by scrubbing hard.
corrode (v.)
To eat or wear away by degrees, usually by chemical action.
restrain (v.)
To hold back; to keep under control.
ooze (v.)
To leak out slowly.
exploit (v.)
To make full use of; to utilize.
salvage (v.)
To save from destruction or loss.
scour (v.)
To search thoroughly.
exploit (v.)
To use in a selfish way; to take unfair advantage of.
