1. Black Cowboy Wild Horses
Vocabulary Day 1

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

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

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

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

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

7. mare
Example:
Non-example: stallion

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

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

10. 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

11. mustangs
Example: horse
Non-example: some other animal

12. 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

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

14. 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

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

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

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

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

19. stallion
Example:
Non-example: mare

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