a group of several small islands
Bail is in the Indonesian archipelago.
cactus
(plural "cacti") a fleshy plant that grows in hot, dry areas and stores its own water
Some cactus can live for many months in completely dry conditions.
chain
a group of them existing or arranged in a line
The Galapagos Islands are a chain of islands.
evolution
a scientific theory that states that plants and animals change slowly over time according to the environments they live in
The evolution of computer technology has been very rapid.
lie
to be or stay in a certain state
The English Channel lies between the North Sea and the Atlantic.
sensation
a person or thing that attracts the interest of many people
This drink is causing a sensation among young people.
spear
to hit or cut through something, as with a spear
She speared an olive with her fork.
thorn
a small, sharp growth on the branch or stem of some plants
The stem of a rose has sharp thorns.
tortoise
an animal that eats plants, moves slowly, and has a hard protective frame
One of the most unusual animals on the islands is the Galapagos tortoise.
weigh
to have a particular amount of weight
When I was in high school, I weighed 78kgs.