South and Central Asia Vocabulary - Kazajistán

extremely great in extent, size, or area

extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)

referring to the lifestyle of constantly traveling from place to place, with individuals or groups never staying in one location for an extended period of time

the customs, traditions, rituals, and behaviors that are inherited and preserved within a community or society over time

a mixture in which different elements are combined evenly

the quality of being up-to-date or related to recent times, especially in culture, technology, or ideas

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

an area of scenery visible in a single view

a large, open, and grass-covered area

the pointed top of a mountain

open wide

a person or group that moves from place to place, usually in search of food, water, or pasture, rather than living permanently in one location

in alignment with a particular idea, principle, or concept

a structure offering protection and privacy from danger

a regularly used path or route across the sea, often for the exchange of goods and services between different places or countries

someone who buys and sells goods wholesale

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

a precious or semi-precious piece of stone cut and polished to make items of jewelry

the state of being free from the control of others

(of a country or state) self-governed and free from external control

having extremely modern, innovative technology or design, often resembling what might be expected in the future

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

the mood or feeling of a particular environment, especially one created by art, music, or decor

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

having trees planted along both sides

showing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

to feel a strong sense of happiness and satisfaction because of someone's achievements or something's qualities

to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

having a pleasing, musical sound

relating to or involving several different cultures

relating to a group of people with shared culture, tradition, history, language, etc.

the property of a sensation that is rich and pleasing

providing essential nutrients

(of food) making one's stomach feel full

milk and milk products that are produced by mammals such as cows, goats, and sheep collectively

cooked in extremely hot liquids

a type of thin, long food made with flour and egg, eaten in a soup or with sauce

transformed by natural microorganisms, often resulting in the creation of acids, gases, or alcohol

related or belonging to a particular area or place that someone lives in or mentions

referring to the lifestyle of constantly traveling from place to place, with individuals or groups never staying in one location for an extended period of time

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

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

a thick mixture of flour, liquid and sometimes yeast that is baked into bread or pastry

resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature

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

to protect something against danger or harm

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

a large, elusive, and endangered big cat species known for its unique beauty, adapted for life in high-altitude mountainous regions of Central Asia

a distinctive antelope species known for its distinctive, downturned nose and curved horns, and it is native to the grasslands of Eurasia

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

a type of energy derived from natural sources that can be replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water

the electricity produced by means of turbines and other machinery

energy that is generated from the sun's radiation using solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

the condition of needing someone or something for support, aid, or survival

a fuel that is found in nature and obtained from the remains of plants and animals that died millions of years ago, such as coal and gas

a facility where spacecraft are launched, landed, or maintained

a spacecraft that moves up by the force of the gases produced when the fuel burns

to send an object, such as a satellite, missile, etc., into space