| A | B |
|---|
| lagoon | a body of water connected to the ocean, ususally surrounded by sand bars or coral reefs |
| quench | to put out or extinguish |
| Tavana Nui | Mafatu's father |
| Hikeru | Mafatu's island home |
| famished | starved or extremely hungry |
| implement | tool, utensil, or instrument |
| Stout Heart | Mafatu |
| durable | able to withstand wear and tear |
| outrigger | a long, thin float that keeps a sea going canoe from capsizing |
| sustennance | food or other necessities needed to support life |
| Moana | The god of fishermen |
| Maui | The god of the sea |
| ballast | any heavy material carried to provide weight |
| congealed | solidified |
| squall | brief, suddent, violent storm |
| sennit | a braided cord of rope, straw or grass |
| shoal | a school of fish or other aquatic animals |
| Uri | Mafatu's dog |
| Kivi | the albatross |
| Motu Tabu | Forbidden Island |
