Topic: Yaeyama Islands
-the even-farther side of Okinawa
Word definitions
archipelago (n.): a group of islands
hub (n.): the central, most important part of an area or network
designated (adj.): given a specific role or title
sandbar (n.): a long, narrow landmass made (mainly) of sand
observation deck (n.): a platform on a high location for viewing the surrounding area
nursery (n.): a place where young animals are raised (or young plants are grown)
calf (n.): a baby cow
school (of fish) (n.): a large group of fish swimming together
inhabited (adj.): with people living there
stunning (adj.): extremely beautiful or impressive
constellation (n.): a group of stars forming a specific, recognized shape
screwpine (n.): a type of tropical plant
endangered (adj.): might soon become extinct (disappear from the Earth)
nocturnal (adj.): active mainly at night (opposite: diurnal = active during daytime)
dialect (n.): a variant of a language used in a specific area or by a social group
turn down (v.): reject/refuse an offer, request, or proposal