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15 Cards in this Set
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astute
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Wise in a clever/practical way.
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authentic
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Genuine true
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delicacy
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choice of food
consideration for the feelings of others n. |
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derogatory
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intend to hurt reputations of person or thing
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devour
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eat hungrily
take in eagerly with eyes/ears v. |
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figment
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something made up in mind but 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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bird's feathers
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predatory
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living by killing/eating other animals
living by robbing/stealing from others a. |
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prior
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coming earlier in time
before in order or importance a. |
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scavenge
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search through pick over looking something usable
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slaughter
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kill in order obtain meat
kill people. animals in large number in cruel way v. killing animal for food act of killing on large scale in cruel way n. |
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solitude
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condition being alone or some distance from people
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ungainly
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moving in clumsy/awkward way
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vulnerable
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Open attack, easily injured physically, emotionally
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