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15 Cards in this Set
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astute
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Wise in a clever or practical way.
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authentic
authenticity authenticate |
Genuine; true.
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delicacy
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A choice item of food.
Great consideration for the feelings of others. |
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derogatory
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Expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of a person or thing.
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devour
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To eat up hungrily.
To take in eagerly with the eyes or ears. |
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figment
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Something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality.
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mythical
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Imaginary; not real.
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plumage
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A bird's feathers.
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predatory
predator |
Living by killing and eating other animals.
A creature that lives by killing. |
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prior
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Coming earlier in time.
Coming before in order or importance. |
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scavenge
scavenger |
To search through or pick over, looking for something usable.
Someone who scavenges. |
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slaughter
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To kill in order to obtain meat.
To kill people or animals in large numbers or in a cruel way. |
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solitude
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The condition of being alone or at some distance from people.
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ungainly
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Moving in a clumsy or awkward way.
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vulnerable
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Open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally.
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