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

devour

v. 1.  to eat up hungrily

    2.  to take in eagerly with the eyes or ears

mythical

adj.  imaginary; not real

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

vulnerable

adj.  open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally