wordlywise-lesson2

astute

Wise in a clever or practical way.

authentic

Genuine; true.

authenticity

The condition of being genuine.

authenticate

To prove that something is genuine.

delicacy

1. A choice item of food.

derogatory

Expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of a person or thing.

devour

1. To eat up hungrily.

figment

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

mythical

Imaginary; not real.

plumage

A bird's feathers.

predatory

1. Living by killing and eating other animals. 2. Living by robbing or stealing from others.

predator

1. A creature that lives by killing.

2. 2. A person who lives by robbing.

prior

1. Coming earlier in time.

2. 2. Coming before in order or importance.

scavenge

To search through or pick over, looking for something usable.

scavenger

1. Someone who scavenges.

2. An animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter.

slaughter

1. To kill in order to obtain meat.

2. To kill people or animals in large numbers or in a cruel way.

solitude

The condition of being alone or at some distance from people.

ungainly

Moving in a clumsy or awkward way.

vulnerable

Open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally.

delicacy

1. 2. Great consideration for the feelings of others.

devour

To take in eagerly with the eyes or ears.