Wordly Wise lesson 2

Question 1

Astute

Answer 1

adj. Wise or cleaver way

Question 2

Authentic

Answer 2

adj. genuine or true

Question 3

Delicacy

Answer 3

n. 1. A choice item or food

2. Great consideration for the feelings of others

Question 4

Derogatory

Answer 4

adj. Expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of someone or something.

Question 5

Devour

Answer 5

v. 1. to eat up hungrily

2. to take in eagerly with the eyes or ears

Question 6

Figment

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Mythical

Answer 7

adj. Imaginary; not real

Question 8

Plumage

Answer 8

n. a birds feathers

Question 9

Predatory

Answer 9

n. 1. living by killing and eating other animals

Question 10

Prior

Answer 10

adj. 1. coming in earlier times

2. coming before in order or importance

Question 11

Scavenge

Answer 11

v. tho search through or pick over, looking for something usable.

Question 12

Slaughter

Answer 12

v. to kill in order to obtain meet

Question 13

Solitude

Answer 13

n. the condition of being alone or at some distance of people.

Question 14

Ungainly

Answer 14

adj. Moving in a clumsy or awkward way

Question 15

Vulnerable

Answer 15

adj. open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally.