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
expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of a person or thing
A
derogatory
5
Q
something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality
A
figment
6
Q
imaginary; not real
A
mythical
7
Q
a bird’s feathers
A
plumage
8
Q
living by killing and eating other animals
A
predatory
9
Q
coming earlier in time
A
prior
10
Q
to search through or pick over; looking for something usable
A
scavenge
11
Q
to kill in order to obtain meat
A
slaughter
12
Q
the condition of being alone or at some distance from people
A
solitude
13
Q
moving in a clumsy or awkward way
A
ungainly
14
Q
open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally
A
vulnerable
