North and West Africa Vocabulary - Líbia

a mound or ridge of sand that is typically formed by the wind, often found in deserts, coastal areas, or other regions with significant wind activity

support that enables people to survive or to continue doing something (often by providing an essential connection)

used to introduce differences between two things or people

water that does not contain salt and is suitable for consumption

to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

the artificial application of water to land or soil to assist in the growing of crops and the maintenance of landscapes

a cylindrical hollow tube or conduit typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used for the transportation of fluids, gases, or other substances from one place to another

extremely great in extent, size, or area

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

someone who buys and sells goods wholesale

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

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

extremely interesting or captivating

an area of land that is flat and higher than the land surrounding it

having a surface that is covered with large, uneven, or rough rocks, stones, or boulders

(of an area) having a lot of mountains

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

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

of or relating to or characteristic of or located near the Mediterranean Sea

having a gentle or not very strong effect

wind moving 19-24 knots; 5 on the Beaufort scale

to go and reside in a place as a permanent home

concerning or involving travel by sea, especially for work or adventure

to create a company or organization with the intention of running it over the long term

a specific location or facility where a particular activity, function, or purpose is focused

serious and of great importance

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

to occupy a territory by force, usually through military conquest or invasion

kept in good condition or protected from damage, even after a long time

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

(of a country, state, etc.) function without being controlled or influenced by others

the origin or lineage of a person in terms of family, nationality, or ancestry

describing the people who have lived in an area for a very long time

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

abstaining from food

to eat or drink for the first time after a period of not eating

the action of praying to God or other higher powers

careful and prolonged thought or consideration

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

a single seed or grain of the cereal plant barley

(of food) salty or spicy rather than sweet

a war that is between people who are in the same country

(of a war, fight, or other unwelcome occurrence) to start suddenly

referring to a person who has held a role, position, or relationship for an extended period of time

to terminate someone's employment or position

the ability to control or have an effect on things or people

the quality of being fixed or steady and unlikely to change

to cause a change in a person, thing, etc.

a state in which unexpected change or failure is probable

a known supply of underground oil that can be extracted in the future

to gain something good from something or someone

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

(of someone or something's future) likely to be successful and very good

food or financial help sent to support a person or country

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

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

a small mammal that is active at night, which is covered with spines and can roll itself while attacked

any small mammal with a pair of strong front teeth, such as mice, hamsters, rats, etc.

the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments