Unit 2 Flashcards

1
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Wise in a clever or practical way

A

astute

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2
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Genuine true

A

authentic

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3
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A choice item of food, Great consideration for the feelings of others

A

delicacy

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4
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Expressing a low opinion intended to hurt the reputation of a person or thing

A

derogatory

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5
Q

To eat up hungrily

A

devour

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6
Q

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

A

figment

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7
Q

Imaginary not real

A

mythical

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8
Q

A birds feathers

A

plumage

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9
Q

living by killing and eating or hurting others

A

predatory

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10
Q

coming earlier in time or coming before in order or importance

A

prior

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11
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To search through or pick over looking for something usable

A

scavenge

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12
Q

To kill in order to obtain meat

A

slaughter

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13
Q

the condition of being alone or some distance from people

A

solitude

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14
Q

Moving in a clumsy or awkward way

A

ungainly

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15
Q

Open to attack easily injured physically or emotionally

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vulnerable

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