wise in a clever or practical way
astute
genuine; true
authentic
a choice item of food
delicacy
expressing a low opinion; intended to hurt the reputation of a person or thing
derogatory
something that is made up in the mind but that has no connection with reality
figment
imaginary; not real
mythical
a bird’s feathers
plumage
living by killing and eating other animals
predatory
coming earlier in time
prior
to search through or pick over; looking for something usable
scavenge
to kill in order to obtain meat
slaughter
the condition of being alone or at some distance from people
solitude
moving in a clumsy or awkward way
ungainly
open to attack; easily injured physically or emotionally
vulnerable