Lessons 17-18

Question 1

corrode

Answer 1

v. eat or wear away by degrees, usually by chemical action

(corrosion) n. process or the result of corroding

Question 2

debris

Answer 2

n. broken, scattered remains; litter; rubbish

Question 3

elataed

Answer 3

adj. happy and excited; overjoyed

(elation) n. feeling of great joy and excitement

Question 4

exploit

Answer 4

n. brave or daring act; adventure

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

Question 5

leeway

Answer 5

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

Question 6

miniature

Answer 6

adj. on a small scale

n. very small copy; small painting, especially a portrait

Question 7

mobile

Answer 7

n. artistic structure with parts that move easily

adj. easily moved

Question 8

onset

Answer 8

n. start or a beginning

Question 9

ooze

Answer 9

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

v. leak out slowly

Question 10

pathetic

Answer 10

adj. causing feelings of pity or sorrow; held in low esteem; arousing scorn

Question 11

preliminary

Answer 11

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

Question 12

quest

Answer 12

n. hunt or search

Question 13

restrain

Answer 13

v. hold back; keep under control

(restraint) n. holding back or keeping under control; something used to control or hold in check

Question 14

salvage

Answer 14

v. save from destruction or loss

n. property saved from loss or destruction

Question 15

scour

Answer 15

v. clean by scrubbing hard; search thoroughly

Question 16

abroad

Answer 16

adv. away from one’s own country

Question 17

anguish

Answer 17

n. extreme pain of the body or mind

v. suffer extreme doubts or uncertainties

Question 18

commence

Answer 18

v. start; begin

Question 19

commend

Answer 19

v. speak of with approval; praise; put in the care of

Question 20

controversy

Answer 20

n. public dispute that arouses strong feelings

(controversial) adj. causing controversy

Question 21

cordial

Answer 21

adj. sincerely warm and friendly

Question 22

dissent

Answer 22

v. disagree

n. expression of a difference of opinion

Question 23

earnest

Answer 23

adj. serious and important; not light and playful

Question 24

elicit

Answer 24

v. draw out or cauase

Question 25

exhilaration

Answer 25

n. excitement; state of elation
(exhilarating) adj. exciting; stimulating
(exhilarate) v. excite; cause to feel lively

Question 26

genuine

Answer 26

adj. real; being what it seems to be; honest; sincere

Question 27

hoax

Answer 27

n. act intended to fool or deceive others

v. fool; play a trick on

Question 28

manipulate

Answer 28

v. operate using the hands, especially in a skillful way; control in a secret or unfair way

Question 29

recount

Answer 29

v. give a detailed account of

n. second count, as of the vote in an election

Question 30

skeptic

Answer 30

n. person who is not easy to convince unless positive proof is offered
(skeptical) adj. showing doubt or an unwillingness to believe
(skepticism) n. attitude of doubt or disbelief