Unit 2

Question 1

Wise in a clever or practical way

Answer 1

astute

Question 2

Genuine, true The condition of being genuine To prove that something is genuine

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 of a person or thing

Answer 4

derogatory

Question 5

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

Answer 5

devour

Question 6

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

Answer 6

figment

Question 7

Imaginary not real

Answer 7

mythical

Question 8

A birds feather

Answer 8

plumage

Question 9

Living by killing and eating other animals Living by using, controlling, or hurting others A creature that lives by killing A person who looks for others to use control, or hurt them in some way

Answer 9

predatory

Question 10

Coming earlier in time Coming before in order or importance

Answer 10

prior

Question 11

To search through or pick over looking for something usable Someone who scaveges An animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter

Answer 11

scavenge

Question 12

To kill in order to obtain meat To kill people or animals in large numbers in a crual way

Answer 12

slaughter

Question 13

The condition of being alone or at some distance from 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