Thursday, December 13, 2007

Taylor's Vocab.

Goad- To prod or to steer forcefully.
POS- Verb
Sentence- The cowboy goaded the the horses into the coral by galloping around them with a lasso.
Related Words- Urge (S), Spur (S), Curb (A).
Picture-http://www.legendsofamerica.com/photos-oldwest/CowboyOnHorse.jpg


Capricious- To be impulsive and unpredictable.
POS- Adjective
Sentence- The horse was so capricious that you never knew how he would react t being kicked.
Related Words-Fickle (S), Gaga (S), Constant (A).
Picture-http://www.humboldtmusic.com/webpage/graphics/ACF6307.jpg


Obviate- To know what is coming and to stop the outcome.
POS- Verb
Sentence- There are sign to obviate injuries at horse stables.
Related Words- Ward (S), Restrain (S), Hinder (S).
Picture-http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/591382/2/istockphoto_591382_no.jpg


Malady- A disorder, disease or ailment of the body.
POS-Noun
Sentence- The horses rider had a malady that caused her to use prosthetic legs.
Related Words- Illness (S), Syndrome (S), Bug (S).
Picture-http://www.sti.nasa.gov/tto/Spinoff2005/Images/Page_053_Image_0001.jpg


Felicity- A source of happiness.
POS- Noun
Sentence- Going out and riding my horse causes felicity in every aspect of my life.
Related Words- Bliss (S), Glee (S), Delight (S).
Picture- http://www.cuttingcornerranchfoundationquarterhorsesandpaints.com/images%5Cfox2.jpg

1 comment:

Julie Schellenberg said...

Taylor,
Do ya like horses?
30/30