East Asia and Oceania Vocabulary - Australia

the hemisphere to the south of the equator

extremely great in extent, size, or area

the way the land, water, and other natural parts of an area are shaped and arranged

very high in intensity or degree

an area of scenery visible in a single view

difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

a quick or partial view of something, often fleeting or incomplete

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

to reside in a specific place

a member of an original population native to a particular land, especially before colonization or outside influence

in alignment with a particular idea, principle, or concept

the process of making a new place as permanent residence by people

a person found guilty of a crime and sent to prison

a penal institution where prisoners are exiled (often located on an island from which escape is difficult or impossible)

to spend a period of time being locked up in prison

the punishment that the court assigned for a guilty person

a person who moves to a new area to live and establish a community

to make an effort to achieve or obtain something

an opportunity to start over without prejudice

relating to or involving several different cultures

to exert a significant influence on the development, nature, or outcome of something

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

a building that houses a branch of government

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

a situation or a chance where doing or achieving something particular becomes possible or easier

an area of grass, trees, or other vegetation in a town or city, intended for public use or environmental benefit

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

roasting a large piece of meat on a revolving spit out of doors over an open fire

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

any mammal that lays eggs and is only found in Australia, such as platypus

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

to not interfere with or bother someone or something, and to allow them to be as they are

one's ability to remain calm in the face of danger or difficulties

a remarkable natural feature or phenomenon that is extraordinary or awe-inspiring

worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary

a natural underwater structure formed by coral

the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments

the activity of swimming beneath the water's surface while breathing through a hollow tube named a snorkel

the act or sport of swimming underwater, using special equipment such as an oxygen tank, etc.

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

an enjoyable activity that a person does regularly in their free time

characterized by a high level of speed, activity, or excitement

a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

a large, remote wilderness area

to take a break from the pressures, responsibilities, or routine of everyday life

to renew a connection with a place, activity, feeling, culture, or aspect of oneself

a savory pastry dish typically filled with a mixture of ground or diced meat and various vegetables or seasonings

a dish of fried fish served with chips

a type of fungus capable of converting sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide, used in making alcoholic drinks and bread swell

a soft food that is put onto bread, crackers, or other foods with a knife

something that one dislikes first but starts to like it with the passage of time

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land

a wild dog with a tan or reddish coat that is found in Australia

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)