Black Cowboy Wild Horses Vocabulary Day 1

bluff From the edge of the bluff we could see the entire town. A high cliff or bank

bluff Example: cliff, ledge, drop- off Non- example: flat surface, hill

herd The herd of cows strolled along the grassy field. A herd is a group of animals of a single kind

herd Example: flock, crowd, mob of cows, horses, sheep, etc Non-example: a group of cows and sheep together

mare The owner tied a pretty pink bow in the mare’s mane. A female horse

mare Example: Non-example: stallion

milled The dogs milled around in the cages not knowing what the man with the net was going to do. moved around in confusion

milled Example: wander, meander (with confusion) Non-example: run, sleep

mustangs The mustangs ran around in the hills trying to scare off the rancher. Wild horses of the plains whose ancestors were horses brought from Spain

mustangs Example: horse Non-example: some other animal

ravine The ravine made a good hiding place for the horses since it was hard to get to. A narrow deep valley, usually worn away by water

ravine Example: dried river bed Non-example: rolling hills or valley

remorse She sat with her head held low, full of remorse, as she waited to tell her mother the truth. The unhappiness that comes with wishing that one had not done something

remorse Example: after you get caught lying and then think about your behavior and accept the consequences; feeling guilty Non-example: not feeling guilty

skittered The mouse skittered away once the man tried to catch it. Description: moved lightly and quickly

skittered Example: rocks across water Non-example: dropping rocks, stomping, running loudly

stallion The stallion was the strongest horse, and was worth the most money. An adult male horse

stallion Example: Non-example: mare

Partner Talk Which word do you think is most interesting? Why? Be ready to share your partner’s answer!