lesson 2 Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
Q
wise in a clever or practical way
A
astute
2
Q
genuine; true
A
authentic
3
Q
a choice item of food
A
delicacy
4
Q
coming earlier in time
A
prior
5
Q
imaginary; not real
A
mythical
6
Q
to search though or pick over, looking for something usable
A
scavenge
6
Q
a birds feather
A
plumage
7
Q
to kill in order to obtain meat
A
slaughter
8
Q
expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of a person
A
derogatory
9
Q
something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality
A
figment
10
Q
open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally
A
vulnerable
11
Q
moving in a clumsy or awkward way
A
ungainly
11
Q
to eat up hungrily
A
devour
12
Q
the condition of being alone or at some distance from people
A
solitude
