peal
(of a bell or bells) to ring loudly.
tabernacle
A house of worship; specifically, a large building or tent used for large congregations.
Armageddon
(in the New Testament) the last battle between good and evil before the Day of Judgment.
mangrove
A group of trees and shrubs that live in the coastal intertidal zone.
aquifer
An underground layer of rock through which water can easily move.
quintessential
Representing the most perfect or typical example of something.
spinifex
A grass with coarse spiny leaves and spiny flower heads which break off and are blown about like tumbleweed, occurring from East Asia to Australia.
magnanimity
Kindness and generosity towards someone, especially after defeating them or being treated badly by them.
barramundi
Any of a number of large, chiefly freshwater fishes of Australia and Southeast Asia.
groper
A popular Australian sporting fish.
Brahman
In this context, an American breed of cattle.
Santa Gertrudis
An American breed of beef cattle.
spindrift
Spray blown from the crests of waves by the wind.
prodigal
Spending or using large amounts of money, time, energy, etc., especially in a way that is not very wise.
coppice
Cut back (a tree or shrub) to ground level periodically to stimulate growth.
claypan
A shallow hollow in the ground that contains sediments rich in clay and silt, the surface of which has been hardened and dried by the sun.
puerile
Childishly silly and immature.
curlew
A large wading bird of the sandpiper family.
dingo
A wild or half-domesticated dog with a sandy-colored coat, found in Australia.
akimbo
With hands on the hips and elbows turned outwards.
plethora
A large or excessive amount of something.
obsequious
Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
unctuous
Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily.
salubrious
Health-giving; healthy.
