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