Week 16 Vocab Definitions – Coyote School News
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coyote (n.): A wild animal like a small wolf
that lives in North America. |
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2 |
bawling (v.): Crying loudly. |
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3 |
dude (n.): A person from the city, often
dressed like a cowboy. |
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4 |
roundup (n.): Bringing cattle together in one
place. |
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5 |
spur (n.): Metal points on boots used to make
a horse move. |
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6 |
tattletale (n.): A person who tells on others to
get them in trouble. |
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7 |
tío (n.): The Spanish word for
"uncle." |
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8 |
patron (n.): A person who gives money or
support to someone. |
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9 |
saint (n.): Someone who is very kind or good. |
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10 |
cattle (n.): A group of cows. |
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11 |
vaquero (n.): The Spanish word for
"cowboys." |
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12 |
ranch (n.): A large farm where cattle or
horses are raised. |
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13 |
choice (n.): Picking one thing instead of
another. |
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14 |
squeeze (v.): To press something tightly. |
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15 |
sardine (n.): Small fish that are often packed
in cans for eating. |
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16 |
tire (n.): The rubber part of a wheel. |
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17 |
pinch (v.): To press or squeeze something
between your fingers. |
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18 |
tease (v.): To make fun of someone in a
playful or mean way. |
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19 |
mesquite (n.): A type of bush or small tree that
grows in the desert. |
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20 |
mile (n.): A unit used to measure distance. |
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21 |
swell (adj.): Really great or wonderful
(old-fashioned). |
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22 |
attendance (n.): Being present at a place, like
school or a meeting. |
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23 |
award (n.): A prize for doing something well. |
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24 |
president (n.): A leader of a group, country, or
organization. |
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25 |
Americano (n.): The Spanish word for
"American." |
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26 |
recess (n.): A break from class to play or
rest. |
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27 |
rattlesnake (n.): A type of snake with a tail that
makes a rattling sound. |
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28 |
pound (n.): A unit used to measure weight. |
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29 |
issue (n.): A problem or a single copy of a
newspaper or magazine. |
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30 |
silver (n.): A shiny, valuable metal used for
coins or jewelry. |
