Lesson 2 Flashcards
(15 cards)
Wise in a clever or practical way.
astute
Genuine;true
The condition of being genuine
To prove that something is genuine.
authentic
authenticy
authenticate
a choice item of food
great consideration for the feelings of others.
delicacy
expressing a low opinion;intended to hurt the reputation of a person or thing.
derogatory
to eat up hungrily
To take in eagerly with the eyes or the ears.
devour
something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality.
figment
imaginary; not real
mythical
a birds feathers
plumage
1.Living by killing and eating other animals
2. Living by using, controlling, or hurting others.
N. A creature that lives by killing
2. A person who looks for others to use, control, or hurt them in some way.
Predatory
predator
coming earlier in time
coming before in order or importance
prior
to search through or pick over, looking for something usable.
N1. Someone who scavenges
2. An animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter.
scavenge
scavenger
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
slaughter
the condition of being alone or at some distance from people
solitude
moving in a clumsy or awkward way
ungainly
open to attack easily injured physically or emotionally.
vulnerable
