unit 2

Question 1

wise in a clever way

Answer 1

astute

Question 2

genuine; true

Answer 2

authentic

Question 3

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

Answer 3

delicacy

Question 4

Expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation

Answer 4

derogatory

Question 5

To eat up hungrily;
to take in eagerly with the eyes and ears.

Answer 5

devour

Question 6

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

Answer 6

figment

Question 7

imaginary; not real

Answer 7

mythical

Question 8

a birds feathers

Answer 8

plumage

Question 9

living by killing and eating other animals

Answer 9

predatory

Question 10

coming earlier in time;
coming before in order or importance

Answer 10

prior

Question 11

To search through;
an animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter

Answer 11

scavenge

Question 12

to kill in order to obtain meat;
to kill in a cruel way

Answer 12

slaughter

Question 13

the condition of being alone or at some distance of people

Answer 13

solitude

Question 14

moving in a clumsy or awkward way

Answer 14

ungainly

Question 15

open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally

Answer 15

vulnerable