Wreck

to destroy or badly damage something

The explosion shattered nearby windows and wrecked two cars.

Our greenhouse was wrecked in last night's storm

to spoil something completely

He has been warned that his behaviour might wreck his chances of promotion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Soot

a black powder produced when coal, wood, etc., is burned

Exquisite

especially beautiful or admirable:

exquisite Chinese

the most exquisite French cuisine

Inhale

to breathe in something:

 She inhaled (the fresh air) deeply.

Gravel

very small, rounded stones, often mixed with sand:

Gravel covers the driveway.

Crunch

to crush hard food loudly between the teeth, or to make a sound as if something is being crushed or broken:

 She was crunching noisily on an apple.

 The gravel crunched underfoot as we walked up the path.

Gasp

to take a short quick breath through the mouth, esp. because of surprise, pain, or shock:

When he collapsed on stage, the audience gasped.

 "Help me!" he gasped.