Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6 Lesson 17 and 18
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
