East and Central Africa Vocabulary - Keňa

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

the thick, soft hair that grows on the body of some animals such as cats, dogs, etc.

extremely great in extent, size, or area

an expansive flat land covered in grass, scattered with trees, and found in tropical or subtropical areas

extremely interesting or captivating

an area of scenery visible in a single view

existing or available in large quantities

a leopard with an all-black coat

someone who has a strong interest in a particular activity, subject, or hobby, and really loves learning about it and doing it

so interesting that it holds your attention completely

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites

a structure or town that has been designed for military defense against enemy attacks

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

the place where something begins or is nurtured in its early stages

a small usually round mark that has a different color or texture from the surface it is on

(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth

to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

to give all or most of one's time, effort, or resources to a particular activity, cause, or person

to reveal or bring to light something that was previously unknown or kept secret

a person who moves to a new area to live and establish a community

(genetics) a basic unit of heredity and a sequence of nucleotides in DNA that is located on a chromosome in a cell and controls a particular quality

the act of communicating or working together with someone or something

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

an environment in which many ideas and races are socially assimilated

a type of garment that is draped around the body and fastened at the waist, often with a tie or belt

to record something by taking a photo or video of it

to change from one thing, such as a task, major, conversation topic, job, etc. to a completely different one

in a way that requires no visible strain or difficulty

referring to the ability to use or communicate in multiple languages

the ability to adjust to new conditions, environments, or challenges with ease

willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas)

a large family group consisting of parents and children that might also include grandparents, aunts, or uncles

to evaluate or rank something based on importance or priority

special importance given to something over other items or considerations

very important and necessary

including or consisting of many different types

having an impressive height

the pointed top of a mountain

widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

a person who climbs, especially rocks, mountains, or artificial climbing walls

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

to live in a specific place

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

the activity of swimming beneath the water's surface while breathing through a hollow tube named a snorkel

a natural underwater structure formed by coral

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

the outline of objects seen against the sky

a central or focal point of activity, importance, or connection

the act of seeing or observing something, especially something notable or unusual

a structure or a place that is historically important

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

any type of knitted, felted or woven cloth

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

a type of food or drink or other product that a place is known for because it is delivered in high quality

(of food) making one's stomach feel full

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

an essential item that is regularly used or needed

all the people living in a house together, considered as a social unit

(of food) having been cooked by exposure to dry heat, typically in an oven or over an open flame, resulting in a crispy or browned exterior