North and West Africa Vocabulary - Ακτή Ελεφαντοστού

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

an area of scenery visible in a single view

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

to be the neighboring country or region next to another, sharing a line

a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions

related to or situated along the coast, the area where land meets the sea

to form a row or be positioned along the edge of something

a tall tree with a straight trunk and big leaves at the top that looks like an umbrella

located away from the coast

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

having a gently rising and falling surface with many small hills

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

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

skill in an occupation or trade

to demand something as one's rightful possession

related to a country that controls another territory or country

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

a type of vegetable oil derived from the fruit of oil palm trees

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

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

a state in which unexpected change or failure is probable

the quality of working toward something despite difficulties

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

greatly desired

up to a certain point but not beyond it

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known

serious and of great importance

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

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

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

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

a typically repeating arrangement of shapes, colors, etc., regularly done as a design on a surface

the ability to use imagination in order to bring something new into existence

very important and necessary

a musical instrument consisting of a hollow, round frame with plastic or skin stretched tightly across one or both ends, played by hitting it with sticks or hands

a percussion instrument consisting of a row of wooden bars in different lengths set on a frame, played by a wooden or plastic mallet

a triangular musical instrument with a row of strings that are stretched vertically, played with the fingers

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

a piece of music's or a poem's main rhythm

(plural) a song's words or text

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

the social activities and entertainment options that take place after dark, typically involving bars, clubs, live music, and other forms of entertainment

an area of a city where the majority of commercial activities, offices, and financial institutions are located

a cooking banana that is starchy and grows in tropical regions

the way that a certain type of food feels in one's mouth, whether it is hard, smooth, etc.

an essential item that is regularly used or needed

to crush food into a soft mass

a large edible root of a tropical climbing plant with a red skin

a flavorful condiment made from ground roasted peanuts, commonly used in Southeast Asian and African cuisines

(of food) salty or spicy rather than sweet

a small meal that is usually eaten between the main meals or when there is not much time for cooking

to occur at a specific time or location

express gratitude or show appreciation to

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes

authorized by law and limiting work or official business

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

used to express the cause or reason for a particular outcome

resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature

the raw beans or seeds of the cacao plant, especially when referred to as a commodity or agricultural product

a material that is elastic, water-resistant, and often used in various products such as tires, gloves, and erasers