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East Asia and Oceania Vocabulary
southern hemisphere

the hemisphere to the south of the equator

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vast
vast
[Adjective]

extremely great in extent, size, or area

Ex: The explorers marveled at the vast desert stretching endlessly before them. 
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geography
geography
[noun]

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

Ex: The geography of the island made it hard to build roads. 
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extreme
extreme
[Adjective]

very high in intensity or degree

Ex: The hikers faced extreme weather conditions during their ascent, including freezing temperatures and high winds. 
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landscape
landscape
[noun]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

Ex: The hikers admired the mountain landscape at sunrise. 
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mysterious
mysterious
[Adjective]

difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

Ex: The disappearance of the ancient civilization remains mysterious, as archaeologists continue to uncover clues but struggle to piece together the full story. 
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glimpse
glimpse
[noun]

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

Ex: She caught a glimpse of the sunset through the trees before it disappeared below the horizon. 
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to date back

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

Ex: The ancient ruins in the valley date back to the time of the Roman Empire. 
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to inhabit

to reside in a specific place

Ex: Many species of birds inhabit the forest year-round. 
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aboriginal

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

Ex: The museum features art by Aboriginal Australians. 
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in harmony with
in harmony with
[preposition]

in alignment with a particular idea, principle, or concept

Ex: The company's values are in harmony with its commitment to social responsibility. 
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settlement

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

Ex: The first settlement in the region was established along the riverbank. 
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convict
convict
[noun]

a person found guilty of a crime and sent to prison

Ex: The convict was sentenced to ten years in prison for robbery. 
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penal colony

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

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to serve
to serve
[Verb]

to spend a period of time being locked up in prison

Ex: He was convicted of robbery and had to serve five years in prison. 
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sentence
sentence
[noun]

the punishment that the court assigned for a guilty person

Ex: The judge handed down a life sentence for the crime. 
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settler
settler
[noun]

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

Ex: The first settlers built their homes near the river. 
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to seek
to seek
[Verb]

to make an effort to achieve or obtain something

Ex: She sought to improve her skills by practicing every day. 
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fresh start

an opportunity to start over without prejudice

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multicultural
multicultural
[Adjective]

relating to or involving several different cultures

Ex: The city is known for its vibrant and multicultural population. 
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to shape
to shape
[Verb]

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

Ex: Early childhood experiences can shape a person's personality and attitudes later in life. 
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vibrant
vibrant
[Adjective]

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

Ex: The city was vibrant with activity during the festival. 
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bustling
bustling
[Adjective]

(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

Ex: The bustling market was filled with vendors shouting, customers bargaining, and the aroma of fresh food. 
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government building

a building that houses a branch of government

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mild
mild
[Adjective]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

Ex: After weeks of cold, the mild day felt like a gift. 
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opportunity

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

Ex: Moving to the city presented her with the opportunity to pursue her dream career in fashion. 
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green space

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

Ex: The city plans to add more green spaces. 
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surfing
surfing
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoys surfing and spends most of his free time riding waves at the beach. 
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barbecuing

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

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wildlife
wildlife
[noun]

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

Ex: The national park is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears and wolves. 
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monotreme
monotreme
[noun]

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

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mammal
mammal
[noun]

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

Ex: The bat is the only mammal capable of sustained flight. 
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to lay
to lay
[Verb]

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

Ex: The hen laid a dozen eggs in the nesting box yesterday. 
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rare
rare
[Adjective]

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

Ex: The museum displayed rare artifacts from ancient civilizations, each considered priceless due to their scarcity. 
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reptile
reptile
[noun]

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

Ex: A reptile like a snake can survive in a wide range of environments. 
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to [leave] {sb/sth} alone

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

Ex: He tends to go on and on about his accomplishments, which can be tiring. 
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nerves of steel

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

Ex: The pilot had nerves of steel during the emergency landing. 
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natural wonder

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

Ex: The Grand Canyon is considered a natural wonder. 
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remarkable
remarkable
[Adjective]

worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary

Ex: Her remarkable talent for painting captured the attention of art enthusiasts worldwide. 
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coral reef

a natural underwater structure formed by coral

Ex: The coral reef near the island is teeming with colorful fish. 
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marine life

the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments

Ex: Marine life includes fish, whales, and dolphins. 
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snorkeling

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

Ex: Snorkeling lets you explore underwater life without diving. 
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scuba diving

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

Ex: She went scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef last summer. 
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pollution
pollution
[noun]

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

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
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pastime
pastime
[noun]

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

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fast-paced
fast-paced
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She enjoys the fast-paced lifestyle of living in a big city. 
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cricket
cricket
[noun]

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

Ex: Cricket requires a good understanding of strategy. 
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spot
spot
[noun]

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

Ex: The hikers stopped at a scenic spot on the trail. 
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camping
camping
[noun]

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

Ex: Camping in the wilderness can be a great adventure. 
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bush
bush
[noun]

a large, remote wilderness area

Ex: They traveled deep into the Australian bush. 
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to [get] away from it all

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

Ex: We went to a remote cabin to get away from it all. 
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to reconnect

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

Ex: The vacation helped her reconnect with nature. 
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meat pie
meat pie
[noun]

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

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fish and chips

a dish of fried fish served with chips

Ex: We ordered fish and chips for lunch and enjoyed them by the seaside. 
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yeast
yeast
[noun]

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

Ex: Adding a teaspoon of yeast to the pizza dough will help it rise and become fluffy. 
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spread
spread
[noun]

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

Ex: She made a garlic spread for the sandwiches. 
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acquired taste

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

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cuisine
cuisine
[noun]

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

Ex: They sampled a variety of Asian cuisine, including sushi, dim sum, and curry. 
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fence
fence
[noun]

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

Ex: She leaned on the fence and watched the sunset. 
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dingo
dingo
[noun]

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

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cattle farm

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

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