| A | B |
| corrode | to eat or wear away by degrees, usually by chemical action |
| debris | broken, scattered remains |
| elated | happy and excited; overjoyed |
| exploit | a brave or daring act; an adventure; to use in a selfish way |
| leeway | an extra amount of time or space that allows some freedom |
| miniature | on a small scale; a very small copy |
| mobile | easily moved; an artistic structure wit parts that move easily |
| onset | a start or beginning |
| ooze | soft, watery mud, as at the bottom of a lake or the sea |
| pathetic | causing feelings of petty or sorry; low self-esteem |
| preliminary | coming at the beginning; coming before the main event or activity |
| quest | a hunt or search |
| restrain | to hold back; to keep under control |
| salvage | to save from destruction or loss |
| scour | to clean by scrubbing hard; search thoroughly |