outbackAustralian term referring to remote, mostly uninhabitated, interior parts of Australia
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In Australia, the remote and usually uninhabited inland regions."She left the city to live in the outback."
squatterIn the context of the book, a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land.
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A person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land."He was known in the neighborhood as a notorious squatter."
stationIn Australian terms, a big farm/grazing land, not a place where a train stops.
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In Australia, a large farm or ranch, typically one raising cattle or sheep."His family owns a cattle station in Central Australia."
prosperityThe state of being successful, especially in terms of money
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The state of being successful and prosperous."He wished her prosperity in the years to come."
desolateEmpty, uninhabited and unhappy place
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(of a place) deserted and gloomy; forlorn; barren; empty."She found herself in a desolate outpost in the Outback."
euphoriaAn extreme, unrealistic feeling of happiness
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An intense state of happiness and self-confidence."He was striding down the hall with a euphoric sense of accomplishment."
stubbornUnwilling to change one's mind or course of action despite pressure to do so; unyielding or resolute.
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Having or showing dogged determination not to change one's attitude or position on something."He was too stubborn to admit that he was wrong."
pioneerPerson who is among the first to explore or settle into a new country or area.
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A person who is among the first to research and develop a new area of knowledge or activity."Her work as a doctor made her a pioneer in the field."
lamentExpressing deep regret, grief, or sorrow.
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A passionate expression of grief or sorrow."She couldn't help but lament the loss of their friendship."
To mourn (someone's loss or death)."He was lamenting the death of his infant daughter."
adversityA state of difficulties; misfortune
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Difficulties or misfortunes."She was always cheerful in the face of adversity."