Vocab 17 Flashcards

1
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Happy and excited ; overjoyed .

A

Elated

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2
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Broken scattered remains

A

Debris

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3
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To eat or wear away by degrees , usually by chemical action.

A

Corrode

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4
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An extra amount of time or space that allows freedom .

A

Leeway

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5
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On small scale .

A

Miniature

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6
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A brave or daring act ; an adventure.

A

Exploit

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7
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An artistic structure with parts that move easily .

A

Mobile

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8
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Soft , watery mud , as at the bottom of a lake or the sea .

A

Ooze

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9
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A start or beggining .

A

Onset

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10
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Coming at the beginning ; coming before the main event or activity .

A

Preliminary

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11
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A hunt or search .

A

Quest

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12
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To hold back ; to keep under control .

A

Restrain

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13
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To use in a selfish way ; to take unfair advantage of .

A

Exploit

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14
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To save from destruction or loss .

A

Salvage

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15
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Causing feelings of pity or sorrow .

A

Pathetic

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16
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A small painting , especially a portrait .

A

Miniature

17
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The process or result of corroding .

A

Corrosion

18
Q

To clean by scrubbing hard .

A

Scour

20
Q

Easily moved .

A

Mobile

22
Q

Litter or rubbish .

A

Debris

23
Q

Something used to control or hold in check .

A

Restraint

25
Q

Property saved from loss or destruction .

A

Salvage

26
Q

To leak out slowly .

A

Ooze

27
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To search thoroughly .

A

Scour

28
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Very small copy .

A

Miniature

29
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Held in a low self esteem ; arousing scorn .

A

Pathetic

30
Q

A feeling of great joy and exitement .

A

Elation

32
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A holding back or keeping under control .

A

Restraint

38
Q

To make full use of ; to utalize .

A

Exploit