Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Wise in a clever or practical way
A
Astute
2
Q
Genuine or true
A
Authentic
3
Q
A choice item of food
A
Delicacy
4
Q
Expressing a low opinion or intended to hurt the reputation of a person.
A
Derogatory
5
Q
To eat up hungrily
A
Devour
6
Q
Something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality.
A
Figment
7
Q
Imaginary or not real
A
Mythical
8
Q
A birds feathers
A
Plumage
9
Q
Living by killing and eating other animals
A
Predatory
10
Q
Coming earlier in time
A
Prior
11
Q
To search though or pick over, looking for something usable
A
Scavenge
12
Q
To kill in order to obtain meat
A
Slaughter
13
Q
The condition of being alone or at some distance from people
A
Solitude
14
Q
Moving in a clumsy or awkward way
A
Ungainly
15
Q
Open to attack or easily injured physically or emotionally
A
Vulnerable
