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lesson 9
lesson 9 vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Barrio | a Spanish-speaking neighborhood of an American city or town |
| Escapade | an adventure that is filled with mischief and often danger |
| Fiesta | a celebration; a festival |
| Guerrilla | a soldier in a small, unofficial army that fights by surprise attack |
| Lariat | a lasso; a long rope with adjustable loop at one end, used for catching horses, mules, and cattle |
| Mesa | a high hill with a flat top and steep sides |
| Mustang | a small, hardy wild horse of the North American plains |
| Poncho | a sleeveless raincoat with a hood |
| Siesta | a nap taken after lunch |
| Stampede | the sudden running of a herd of frightened animals |