Southern Africa Vocabulary - Angola

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

an area of scenery visible in a single view

resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature

the practice or policy of a nation controlling or ruling over foreign territories, often exploiting them economically and politically

the state of being free from the control of others

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

to occupy a particular place

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

a social group united by shared ancestry, culture, or customs

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

related to a country that controls another territory or country

traffic in slaves; especially in Black Africans transported to America in the 16th to 19th centuries

a sign or trace of damage

the state of being free from the control of others

a war that is between people who are in the same country

causing a lot of damage or harm

to achieve something, especially after a lot of thinking or discussion

an area of land that is flat and higher than the land surrounding it

covered with grass

a vast area of flat land

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

containing or composed of sand

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

an inhabitant of a particular area or community

a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, or ancestry

a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

(of music, movement, etc.) quick, spirited, and exciting

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

a sequence of musical notes arranged in a specific order to create a recognizable piece of music

the art of sculpting or shaping wood into various three-dimensional objects, such as figurines, decorations, or furniture

pots, dishes, etc. that are made of clay by hand and then baked in a kiln to be hardened

related to or characteristic of the countryside

*** continuing in existence or use

(plural) a song's words or text

a naturally occurring, extremely hard crystalline form of carbon, prized as a gemstone

an ore from which iron can be extracted

a solid, naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition, typically found in the earth's crust, such as gold, copper, etc.

to decrease in quantity, quality, or extent

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

to supply enough food to meet the needs of someone or something

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

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

a journey, typically for observing and photographing wild animals in their natural habitat, especially in African countries

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

the ability to recover from difficult situations

to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation

a fine powder made by crushing wheat or other grains, used for making bread, cakes, pasta, etc.

a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

a person, place, or thing regarded as exceptionally valuable or culturally important to a nation

(of an animal, plant, etc.) not having any living members, either due to natural causes, environmental changes, or human activity

to find or experience something again, especially after forgetting or losing it

a remotely activated camera used to capture images of wildlife or events without human presence

impressive and noble, often with a grand or dignified appearance

captivating attention or interest in a way that makes a lasting impression

having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

a hard, pointed, often curved structure found on the head of some animals, such as cows, goats, and sheep, made of keratin or bone, used for defense, display, or digging

the natural covering of hair, wool, or fur on an animal

the type or system of money that is used by a country

a special design or sign that represents a nation, monarchy, etc.