1. lei (lay)- a wreath, garland, or necklace of flowers, leaves, shells, or other materials that is a symbol of affection in Polynesia

2. island (i-land)- a piece of land surrounded by water

3. Polynesian (pall-ee-NEE-zhun)- a person or language from the Pacific Islands of Polynesia

4. taro (THAR-o)- a plant with roots that people eat

5. volcano (val-KAY-noh)- a mountain with vents through which hot gas and lava erupt