Vocabulary Quiz: Words in Context

What is the definition of the word "bluff"?

• A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides

• A steep cliff or bank

• A young horse

• To move lightly and quickly

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "corral".

• The cowboy used a lasso to corral the stray cattle.

• The corral was painted a bright red color.

• The rooster corralled loudly at dawn.

• The farmer corralled the corn in the fall.

What does the word "ravine" mean?

• A steep cliff or bank

• A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides

• A young horse

• To move lightly and quickly

Use the word "milled" in a sentence.

• The river milled gently through the valley.

• The students milled about the hallway during the break.

• The cat milled peacefully on the windowsill.

• The stars milled brightly in the night sky.

What is the meaning of "skittered"?

• To move lightly and quickly

• A steep cliff or bank

• A young horse

• To tremble or shake

Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word "quivering".

• The cat was quivering with fear during the thunderstorm.

• The dog was quivering loudly at the mailman.

• The sun was quivering slowly over the horizon.

• The river was quivering gently through the valley.

What does "colt" refer to?

• A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides

• A young horse

• A steep cliff or bank

• To move lightly and quickly

Formulate a sentence using the word "dusk."

• The horse skittered across the dusk.

• The sun set at dusk, painting the sky orange.

• The colt reared up on its dusk legs.

• The leaves were quivering in the gentle dusk.

What is the definition of "reared"?

• To move lightly and quickly

• A young horse

• To rise up on the hind legs

• A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides

Use "whinny" in a sentence.

• The horse let out a soft whinny as it approached the fence.

• The sun set at dusk, painting the whinny orange.

• The leaves were quivering in the whinny breeze.

• The colt reared up on its whinny legs.