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Wordly Wise 7.2

Wordly Wise Book 7 Lesson 2

TermDefinition
astute adj. Wise in a clever or practical way.
authentic adj. Genuine; true. authenticity. (n) The condition of being genuine. authenticate (v) To prove that something is genuine.
delicacy n. 1. A choice item of food. 2. Great consideration for the feelings of others.
derogatory adj. Expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of a persone or thing.
devour v. 1. To eat up hungrily. 2. To take in eagerly with the eyes or ears.
figment n. Something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality.
mythical adj. Imaginary; not real.
plumage n. A brid's feathers.
predatory adj. 1. Living by killing and eating other animals. 2. Living by using, controlling, or hurting others. predator. n. 1. A creature that lives by killing. 2. A person who looks for others to use, control, or hurt them in some way.
prior adj. 1. Coming earlier in time. 2. Coming before in order or importance.
scavenge v. To search through or pick over, looking for something usable. scavenger. n. 1. Someone who scavenges. 2. An animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter.
slaughter v. 1. To kill in order to obtain meat. 2. To kill people or animals in large numbers or in a cruel way. n. 1. The killing of an animal for food. 2. The act of killing on a large scale or in a cruel way.
solitude n. The condition of being alone or at some distance from people.
ungainly adj. Moving in a clumsy or awkward way.
vulnerable adj. Open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally.
Created by: JCrowder11
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