Wordly Wise - Graveyard of the Deep (L17)

exploit

n. A brave or daring act; an adventure v. To make full use of; to utilize 2. To use in a selfish way; to take unfair advantage of

quest

n. A hunt or search

onset

n. A start or a beginning

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

debris

n. Broken, scattered remains 2. Litter; rubbish

ooze

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

scour

v. To clean by scrubbing 2. To search thoroughly

corrode

v. To eat or wear away by degrees, usually by chemical action n. The process or the result of corroding

restrain

v. To hold back; to keep under control n. A holding back or keeping under control w. Something used to control or hold in check

salvage

v. To save from destruction or loss n. Property saved from loss or destruction

pathetic

adj. Causing feeling of pity or sorrow 2.Held in low esteem; arousing scorn

preliminary

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

elated

adj. Happy and excited; overjoyed n. A feeling of great joy and excitement (elation)

miniature

adj. On a small scale n. A very small copy w. A small painting, especially a portrait