Wordly Wise Lesson 2

Authentic

Adj. Genuine; true.

Devour

V. To eat up hungrily. To take in eagerly with the eyes or ears.

Slaughter

V. To kill in order to obtain meat. To kill people or animals in large numbers or in a cruel way. N. the killing of an animal for food. The act of killing on a large scale.

Scavenge

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

Solitude

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

Prior

Adj. Coming earlier in time. Coming before in order or importance.

Derogatory

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

Mythical

Adj. Imaginary not real.

Predatory

Adj. Living by killing and eating other animals. living by robbing or stealing from others.

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.

Plumage

N. A bird's feathers.

Delicacy

N. A choice item of food. Great consideration for the feelings of others.

Figment

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