Wordly Wise Lesson 2 words with defenitions

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prior

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

derogatory

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

authentic

adj. Genuine; true

ungainly

adj. Moving in a clumsy or awkward way

astute

adj. Wise in a clever or practical way.

mythical

adj. imaginary; not real

vulnerable

adj. open to attack; capable of being wounded or damaged; unprotected

predatory

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

delicacy

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

plumage

n. A bird's feathers.

solitude

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

figment

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

devour

v. 1. To eat up hungrily. 2. To take in 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. n. 1. The killing of an animal for food. 2. The act of killing on a large scale or in a cruel way.

scavenge

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


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