wordly wise lesson 2

derogatory

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

mythical

Imaginary; not real

slaughter

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

scavenge

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

plumage

a bird's feathers

delicacy

a choice item of food; great consideration for the feelings of others

predator

a creature that lives by killing

prior

coming earlier in time

authentic

genuine; true

predatory

living by killing and eating other animals; living by robbing or stealing from others

ungainly

moving in a clumsy or awkward way

vunerable

open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally

scavenger

someone who scavenges; an animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter

figment

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

solitude

the condition of being alone or at some distance from people

authenticity

the condition of being genuine

devour

to eat up hungrily; to take in eagerly with the eyes or ears

authenticate

to prove something is genuine

astute

wise in a clever or practical way