| A | B |
| Gila monsters | large, poisonous lizards that live in the southwestern part of the United States and Mexico |
| buffaloes | wild oxen of North America that have large, shaggy heads; also known as bison |
| spurs | pointed metal pieces worn on the heels of boots that are used to poke a horse to make it move forward |
| horned toads | small reptiles with short tails and spines on the head that look like horns |
| stampedes | sudden rushes of herds of animals moving together |
| chaps | leather leg coverings that are worn over pants to protect a cowboy's legs from thorns |
| ancient | very old |
| veil | a piece of light fabric worn over the face or head |