definitions
astute
clever or practical way
delicacy
a choice item of food
figment
something that is made up in the mind but has no connection with reality
mythical
not real
ungainly
to move in an awkward or clumsy way
plumage
a birds feathers
vulnerable
open to attack
authentic
genuine/true
prior
coming earlier in time
slaughter
to kill in order to obtain meat
derogatory
to hurt the reputation of a person or thing
living by killing and eating other animals
scavenge
looking for something useable
devour
to eat up hungrily
solitude
the condition of being alone