unit 2 Flashcards
(15 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
Expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of someone or something
A
Derogatory
5
Q
To eat up hungrily.
A
Devour
6
Q
Something that is made up in the mind but has no connection with reality
A
Figment
7
Q
Imaginary; not real
A
Mythical
8
Q
A bird’s feathers.
A
Plumage
9
Q
Living by killing and eating other animals.
A
Predatory
10
Q
Coming earlier in time.
A
Prior
11
Q
To search through or pick over, looking for something usable.
A
Scavenge
12
Q
To kill in order to obtain meat.
A
Slaughter
13
Q
The condition of being alone or at some distance from people.
A
Solitude
14
Q
Moving in a clumsy or akward way
A
Ungainly
15
Q
Open to attack;easily injured or emotionally
A
Vulnerable
