East and Central Africa Vocabulary - Rwanda

a physical structure, such as a monument or statue, that is built to commemorate a person, event, or period of time

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

a person who has been harmed, injured, or killed due to a crime, accident, etc.

the act of honoring a past event or a deceased person

the art that is created in the second half of the 20th century or in the 21th century

a type of nut consisting two edible seeds covered with a thin shell, which grows under the ground

a large thick-skinned and round fruit with orange-yellow flesh and edible seeds

a vegetable similar to a potato in shape that has a sweet taste and white flesh

a cooking banana that is starchy and grows in tropical regions

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

waste such as bottles, papers, etc. that people throw on a sidewalk, park, or other public place

worth noticing, especially because of being unusual or extraordinary

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

an area of scenery visible in a single view

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult

(of a region or country) entirely surrounded by land, without any access to the sea or ocean

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

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

a hypothetical line around the Earth that divides it into Northern and Southern hemispheres

(of the weather) very warm, humid, and often accompanied by frequent rainfall

the height or distance of an object or geographical feature above a specified reference point, typically measured from sea level

(of e.g. volcanos) not erupting and not extinct

the pointed top of a mountain

to possess or exhibit a specific vertical height

the overall appearance of a place, including its natural features and buildings

the ability to recover from difficult situations

extremely sad or unfortunate, often because of a terrible event or circumstances

a mass murder committed in order to destroy a particular nation, religious or ethnic group, or race

to pass away

to try as hard as possible to achieve a goal

to help or support the progress or development of something

to make an effort to achieve a particular goal

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

a distinct and often subordinate group within a group

any territory under the full or partial control of another more powerful nation, often occupied by settlers from that nation

to encourage the growth or development of something

with ease and accuracy when using a second language

to exchange information, news, ideas, etc. with someone

(of a group of people) having a strong friendly relationship with shared interests

the quality of being willing to face danger, fear, or difficulty with resolve and courage

the qualities or actions of a hero, especially courage, noble acts, or self-sacrifice in the face of danger or adversity

the fact or condition of being male, female or non-binary that people identify themselves with based on social and cultural roles

the state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

someone who is admired for their positive traits and behavior, and who can inspire and guide others

the process of increasing the social, political, economic, or personal strength and influence of women

a central cohesive source of support and stability

a part or segment considered in relation to a whole

(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

commodities, goods, or services sold and sent to another country

a seed growing in long pods on a climbing plant, eaten as a vegetable

related to or characteristic of the countryside

to focus on something or someone as the primary subject or point of interest

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

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

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

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

any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.

used to describe something that exists, grows, etc.

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

in a way that continues without any pause