North and West Africa Vocabulary - Nigérie

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

the quality of being bright, vivid, and striking in appearance

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

a coast of the Atlantic Ocean

a vast area of flat land

a collection of ancient myths, particularly one that belongs to a group of people and their history, etc.

related to a country that controls another territory or country

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

hidden animosity or unexpressed conflict between people, creating an uncomfortable atmosphere

to bring people or things together to contribute to a common goal

relating to or involving several different cultures

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

an individual who initiates or develops a new field of research, technology, or art

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

to confidently share one's thoughts or feelings without any hesitation

a behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair

a state of being widely known or recognized, usually because of notable achievements, talents, or actions

to or at the side that is further

to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

a specific amount of money set aside for a particular use

a quality or trait that attracts others and creates a positive impression

to prominently display or present something to attract attention and admiration

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

(of a flavor) dominant but not necessarily harsh

a situation that involves two or multiple people, teams, businesses, etc. competing for the same status, object, or thing

(of food) containing starch in large amounts

an extra amount of food that is served with the main course, such as salad

a variety of fruits with yellow, green, or orange skin or juicy flesh that contains many seeds in its center

any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables

a long wooden or metal stick that is inserted into pieces of food, especially meat, to hold them together while being cooked

having been cooked over direct heat, often on a grill, resulting in a charred or seared exterior

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

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

a large monkey with a doglike face and large teeth, native to Africa and South Asia

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

a structure or a place that is historically important

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

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

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

a penetrating and profound understanding that goes beyond surface-level observations or knowledge

the best performance ever achieved in a particular sport, activity, or field

at exactly the same time

to occur at a specific time or location

knowledge or understanding of a specific situation, fact, or issue