Lesson 2 words Flashcards
Astute
Wise in a clever or practical way
Authentic
Genuine true
delicacy
a choice item of food
great consideration for the feelings of others
derogatory
Expressing a low opinion to hurt the reputation of a person or thing
devour
to eat up hungrily
to take in eagerly with eyes or ears
figment
something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality
mythical
Imaginary not real
Plumage
a birds feathers
Predatory
Living by killing and eating other animals
prior
Coming earlier in time
coming before in order or importance
Scavenge
To search through or pick over looking for something usable
an animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter
Slaughter
To kill in order to obtain meat
solitude
The condition of being alone or at some distance from people
ungainly
moving in an awkward or clumsy way
vulnerable
open to attack easily injured physically or emotionally