Australia
The biggest island in the world! A continent that's also a country.  Australia's plants and animals are like no others in the world. More about Australia

map of Australia
Australia map



contrasted
Set apart by differences.

Black and white church photo
The black and white contrasted sharply in the photo.



distracted

Having your attention drawn away by something.


Woman eating and drinking a soda while driving.
She was distracted from driving by eating a hamburger.



environment
All the things and conditions surrounding something.

A rocky stream with grassy banks.
A stream is a great environment for a frog.



gorgeous
Dazzlingly beautiful or magnificent.

Colorful fall foliage and mountain
The trees around our house last fall had gorgeous colors.



marine biology
The study of animals and plants that live in the ocean and the shore.

Tropical coral reef with striped fish
We studied the marine biology of the coral reef.



negotiate
To make a deal with; to come to an agreement.

Woman and man at a negotiating table.
He had to negotiate with the company to get a good price.



study abroad

To go to another country as a part of college classes.

Since you know French, will you study abroad in France next year?