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.