Lesson 2 words Flashcards

1
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Astute

A

Wise in a clever or practical way

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2
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Authentic

A

Genuine true

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3
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delicacy

A

a choice item of food
great consideration for the feelings of others

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4
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derogatory

A

Expressing a low opinion to hurt the reputation of a person or thing

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5
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devour

A

to eat up hungrily
to take in eagerly with eyes or ears

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6
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figment

A

something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality

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7
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mythical

A

Imaginary not real

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8
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Plumage

A

a birds feathers

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9
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Predatory

A

Living by killing and eating other animals

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10
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prior

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Coming earlier in time
coming before in order or importance

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11
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Scavenge

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To search through or pick over looking for something usable
an animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter

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12
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Slaughter

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To kill in order to obtain meat

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13
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solitude

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The condition of being alone or at some distance from people

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14
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ungainly

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moving in an awkward or clumsy way

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15
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vulnerable

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open to attack easily injured physically or emotionally

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