Unit 7 Vocabulary
activity
something that you do for enjoyment, especially an organized event
arrange
to make the necessary plans and preparations for something to happen
attractive
beautiful or pleasant to look at
calm
If the sea is _______, it is still and has no large waves.
canoe
a small, narrow boat with pointed ends that you move using a paddle
clear
easy to see through
cute
attractive
effect
a change, reaction, or result that is caused by something
encourage
to give someone confidence or hope
explore
to go around a place where you have never been in order to find out what is there
hide
(verb) to put something in a place where it cannot be seen or found
hidden
(adjective) something that is not easy to find
horseback
riding a horse
jet-ski
a brand name for a type of small water vehicle for one or two people that is moved forward by a fast stream of water being pushed out behind it
lagoon
an area of sea water separated from the sea by a reef
lend
to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting that they will then give it back to you
magic
special powers that can make things happen that seem impossible
meet
to see and speak to someone for the first time
pathway
a track that a person can walk along
persuade
to make someone agree to do something by talking to them a lot about it
reef
a line of rocks or sand near the surface of the sea
South Pacific
the part of the Pacific Ocean located in the Southern Hemisphere
sparkling
shining brightly because of reflected light
surf
to ride on a wave in the sea using a special board
Tahiti
an island in the Pacific that is part of French Polynesia
Tahitian
belonging to or relating to Tahiti or its people
turquoise
bluish-green in colour
volcanic
(adjective) relating to a volcano
windsurf
a sport in which you sail across water by standing on a board and holding onto a large sail
wise
having or showing the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life