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Magic Tree House #28
High Tide in Hawaii - Flashcard Set
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ocean | the vast body of salt water covering the earth's surface |
| meadow | an open field of grass that is growing wild |
| wreath | a band of flowers or leaves woven together in the shape of a circle |
| chant | words spoken in rhythm over and over on a single pitch |
| sway | to swing back and forth or from side to side |
| lei | a wreath of flowers, usually worn around the neck in Hawaii |
| aloha | a Hawaiian word used for saying either "hello" or "goodbye." |
| poi | a Hawaiian food made from baked, mashed, and fermented taro root |
| surf | to ride on the waves of the sea |
| whack | to hit or smack with a sharp blow |
| wade | to walk in water or something else that makes movement slower |
| loom | to appear or come into view, often as a very large, dim, or twisted shape |
| breaker | a heavy ocean wave that breaks into foam on the shore |
| paddle | to use an oar or the hands to move a small boat through the water |
| balance | the state of being steady in body; not moving to one side or the other |
| shore | the land beside an ocean, sea, lake, or river |
| tsunami | a very large, often destructive, sea wave that is caused by an earthquake |
| surge | a rise, increase, or rush of something |
| fantasy | a kind of story that is very imaginative and contains unrealistic events |
| challenge | an interesting or difficult problem or task |