Fires of Pele (Vocab)

Front

Pele had a terrible temper. When angry, she would STAMP her feet, causing the ground to shake.

Back

to pound your foot on the ground.

Front

Makore showed her displeasure by sending fearsome waves to break canoes.

Back

a feeling of anger

Front

After some years, she ADMITTED to him she was in love.

Back

to confess something is true.

Front

Pele wanted to see who inspired Makore's love. Upon seeing him, she too fell in love.

Back

to influence someone to do something.

Front

Pele told the warrior she loved him without CONSIDERING Makore's feelings.

Back

to think carefully about something

Front

Makore learned of Pele's actions and became ENRAGED, setting out to chase her away from Kahiki.

Back

very angry

Front

Waves crested over the mountain, submerging Pele's fire pit.

Back

to reach the top of something

Front

Pele was not discouraged when her fire pit flooded. She slid down the mountain and set out in her canoe again.

Back

to lose confidence

Front

She climbed to the PEAK of a mountain and dug a fire pit.

Back

pointed top of a mountain

Front

Pele paddled from island to island, with Makore PURSUING her.

Back

to follow in order to catch something