astute

adj.  wise in a clever or practical way

authentic

adj.  genuine; true

authenticity: n.  condition of being genuine

authenticate: v.  to prove that something is genuine

delicacy

n. 1. a choice food item

    2. great consideration for the feelings of others

derogatory

adj. expressing low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of a person or thing

devour

v. 1.  to eat up hungrily

    2.  to take in eagerly with the eyes or ears

figment

n. a thing made up in the mind but has no connection with reality

mythical

adj.  imaginary; not real

plumage

n.  a bird's feathers

predatory

adj. 1. living by killing and eating other animals

      2.  living by robbing or stealing from others

predator: n. 1.  creature that lives by killing

                 2.  person that lives by robbing

prior

adj. 1.  coming earlier in time

      2. coming before in order or importance

scavenge

v.  to search through or pick over, looking for something usable

scavenger: n. 1.   animal that feeds on decaying matter

                    2.  person who scavenges

slaughter

v. 1.  to kill in order to obtain meat

   2.  to kill people or animals in large numbers or in a cruel way

n.  the killing of an animal

solitude

n.  condition of being alone

ungainly

adj.  moving in a clumsy or awkward way

vulnerable

adj.  open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally