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Wordly Wise Lesson 2
Word List 2 Grade 7
Term | Definition |
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astute | Wise in a clever or practical way. |
authentic authenticate | Genuine; true. To prove that something is genuine. |
delicacy | A choice item of food. Great consideration for the feelings of others. |
derogatory | Expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of a person or thing. |
devour | To eat up hungrily. To take in eagerly with the eyes or ears. |
figment | Something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality. |
mythical | Imaginary; not real. |
plumage | A bird's feathers. |
predatory | Living by killing and eating other animals. Living by using, controlling, or hurting others. |
prior | Coming earlier in time. Coming before in order of importance. |
scavenge scavenger | To search through or pick over, looking for something usable. Someone who scavenges An animal that feeds on dead or decaying matter. |
slaughter | To kill in order to obtain meat. To kill people or animals in large numbers or in a cruel way. The killing of an animal for food. The act of killing on a large scale or in a cruel way. |
solitude | The condition of being alone or at some distance from people. |
ungainly | Moving in a clumsy or awkward way. |
vulnerable | Open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally. |