South and Central Asia Vocabulary - Pákistán

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

an area of scenery visible in a single view

having a large number of inhabitants relative to its size or area

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

to cover a significant distance or expanse

the state of being free from the control of others

the act of dividing a country or region into separate parts

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

to quickly grow in a successful way

existing or occurring in the current period

a network of pipes, channels, and structures designed to collect and channel excess water, wastewater, or other liquids away from an area or a property

carefully organized and prepared in advance

used to add extra or supplementary information

to leave a lasting impact on the world or people through one's memories, legacy, and influence

extremely great or large

to be one of the causes or reasons that helps something happen

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

extremely great in extent, size, or area

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

to possess or exhibit a specific vertical height

the pointed top of a mountain

to feel extremely happy, excited, or satisfied

to be truly or completely a particular thing, especially to an impressive or surprising degree

any possession that is highly valued by its owner

(of mountains or other elevated features) having a covering of snow on its uppermost part or peak

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

extremely warm, comforting, and pleasant

to go on a journey for enjoyment or exploration

unable to speak for a short time, particularly as a result of surprise, shock, or anger

having an unpleasant or rough nature, in a way that is difficult to endure

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

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

the smell that something releases, which can be detected by the nose

used to refer to intense thought, reflection, or engagement

a slight or noticeable change or alteration from the normal or standard state of something

a person or thing that brings great happiness or joy

a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal

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

to become active, lively, or full of energy

very well-known and admired

the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

a game similar to hockey, played by two teams of eleven players on a field or grass, using sticks and a ball

someone who is the recipient of a prize or honorary award because they have achieved something remarkable

expressing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty

to defend or support someone or something

to make a person emotional, particularly by causing them to feel sympathy for someone

to publicly support or recommend something

having ideas, beliefs, or qualities that are more advanced or progressive than those of the current period or one's peers