Wordly Wise 3000 book 7 list 2

prior

adj. 1. Coming earlier in time. 2. Coming before in order or importance.

predatory

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

derogatory

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

authentic

adj. Genuine; true.

mythical

adj. Imaginary; not real.

ungainly

adj. Moving in a clumsy or awkward way.

vulnerable

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

astute

adj. Wise in a clever or practical way.

delicacy

n. 1. A choice item of food. 2. Great consideration for the feelings of others.

plumage

n. A bird's feathers.

figment

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

solitude

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

devour

v. 1. To eat up hungrily. 2. To take up eagerly with the eyes or ears.

slaughter

v. 1. To kill in order to obtain meat. 2. To kill people or animals in large numbers or in a cruel way.

scavenge

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