wordly wise lesson twenty two

prior

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

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. n. someone who scavenges an animal that feeds on dead or decaying animals

Plumage

a bird's feathers

delicacy

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

authentic

adj. genuine; true n. the condition of being genuine v. to prove that something is genuine

predatory

living by killing and eating other animals; living by robbing or stealing from others n. a creature that lives be killing n. a person who lives by robbing

ungainly

moving in a clumsy or awkward way

vulnerable

open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally

figment

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

solitude

the condition of being alone or at some distance from people

devour

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

astute

wise in a clever or practical way