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astute
Wise in a clever or practical way
Figment
Something that is made up in the mind and has no connection with reality
scavenge
To search through or pick over, looking for something usable.
authentic
Genuine or true
Mythical
imaginary or not real
slaughter
To kill in order to obtain meat.
Delicacy
Choice item of food
Plumage
A bird's feathers
solitude
The condition of being alone or at some distance from people.
derogatory
Expressing a low opinion
Predatory
Living by killing and eating other animals
ungainly
Moving in a clumsy or awkward way.
devour
To eat up hungrily
prior
Coming earlier in time
vulnerable
Open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally.