Unit 2 Flashcards
Wise in a clever or practical way
astute
Genuine true
authentic
A choice item of food, Great consideration for the feelings of others
delicacy
Expressing a low opinion intended to hurt the reputation of a person or thing
derogatory
To eat up hungrily
devour
something that is made up in the mind but has no connection with reality
figment
Imaginary not real
mythical
A birds feathers
plumage
living by killing and eating or hurting others
predatory
coming earlier in time or coming before in order or importance
prior
To search through or pick over looking for something usable
scavenge
To kill in order to obtain meat
slaughter
the condition of being alone or some distance from people
solitude
Moving in a clumsy or awkward way
ungainly
Open to attack easily injured physically or emotionally
vulnerable