Lei and the Fire Goddess Ch. 1-6 Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'decomposing' mean?

Back

Rotting

Front

What does the Hawaiian word 'ōlelo mean?

Back

Language

Front

What does 'vengeful' relate to?

Back

To seek revenge

Front

What is the meaning of the word 'reluctant'?

Back

Unwilling

Front

What does 'plummeted' mean?

Back

Fell sharply

Front

What is the definition of 'ecosystem'?

Back

A community of living organisms and their environment.

Front

What does 'habitat' refer to?

Back

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

Front

What does 'biodiversity' mean?

Back

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat.

Front

What is the meaning of 'myth'?

Back

A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people.

Front

What does 'legend' mean?

Back

A traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated.