Unit 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Wise in a clever or practical way.
A
astute
2
Q
Genuine; true
A
authentic
3
Q
A choice item of food.
A
delicacy
4
Q
Great consideration for the feelings of others.
A
delicacy
5
Q
Expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of a person or thing.
A
derogatory
6
Q
To eat up hungrily.
A
devour
7
Q
To take in eagerly with the eyes or ears.
A
devour
8
Q
Something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality.
A
figment
9
Q
Imaginary; not real.
A
mythical
10
Q
A bird’s feathers.
A
plumage
11
Q
Living by killing and eating other animals
A
predatory
12
Q
Living by using, controlling, or hurting others.
A
predatory
13
Q
Coming earlier in time.
A
prior
14
Q
Coming before in order or importance.
A
prior
15
Q
To search through or pick over, looking for something usable.
A
scavenge
