Wordly Wise 3000 - Book 6, Lesson 17 (Definitions)

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 n. something used to control or hold in check

quest

n. a hunt or search

onset

n. a start or a beginning

miniature

n. a very small object

mobile

n. an artistic structure with parts that move easily

leeway

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

debris

n. broken, scattered remains n. litter; rubbish

salvage

n. property saved from loss or destruction

ooze

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

corrosion

n. the process or the result of corroding

elated

v. happy and excited; overjoyed

scour

v. to clean by scrubbing hard v. to search thoroughly

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 v. to use in a selfish way; to take unfair advantage of

salvage

v. to save from destruction or loss

miniature

adj. on a small scale

pathetic

adj. causing feelings of pity or sorrow

preliminary

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

mobile

adj. easily moved

pathetic

adj. held in low esteem; arousing scorn