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North and Central America Vocabulary
volcano
volcano
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

vulkaan, vulkaanberg

vulkaan, vulkaanberg

Ex: The volcano's eruption was one of the most destructive in history. 

De uitbarsting van de vulkaan was een van de meest verwoestende in de geschiedenis.

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freshwater
freshwater
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

living in or taken from water that does not contain salt

zoetwater, zoetwater-

zoetwater, zoetwater-

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shark
shark
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large sea fish with a pointed fin on its back and very sharp teeth

haai

haai

Ex: Mark watched a documentary about different species of sharks. 

Mark keek een documentaire over verschillende soorten haaien.

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island
island
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a piece of land surrounded by water

eiland, eilandje

eiland, eilandje

Ex: We witnessed sea turtles nesting on the shores of the island. 
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visitor
visitor
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

bezoeker, gast

bezoeker, gast

Ex: As a tourist destination, the city attracts millions of visitors each year, eager to explore its attractions and culture. 
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crater
crater
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the round top of a volcano

krater

krater

Ex: The impact crater in Arizona is a famous geological site attracting visitors worldwide. 

De krater in Arizona is een beroemde geologische site die bezoekers van over de hele wereld aantrekt.

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lava
lava
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

lava

lava

Ex: Tourists watched in awe as lava fountains erupted from the crater. 

Toeristen keken vol ontzag terwijl fonteinen van lava uit de krater spuwden.

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rainforest
rainforest
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

regenwoud, jungle

regenwoud, jungle

Ex: The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world. 

De Amazone is het grootste regenwoud ter wereld.

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jaguar
jaguar
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large wild animal belonging to the cat family with a yellow fur covered with black spots, native to Central and South America

jaguar, panter

jaguar, panter

Ex: The elusive jaguar is a master of ambush, patiently waiting for the perfect moment to strike. 
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indigenous
indigenous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

inheems,  autochtoon

inheems, autochtoon

Ex: The festival celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous people, featuring traditional music, dance, and crafts. 

Het festival vierde het rijke culturele erfgoed van de inheemse volkeren, met traditionele muziek, dans en ambachten.

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explorer
explorer
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a person who visits unknown places to find out more about them

ontdekkingsreiziger, avonturier

ontdekkingsreiziger, avonturier

Ex: Ancient explorers relied on stars and maps to navigate the seas. 

Oude ontdekkingsreizigers vertrouwden op sterren en kaarten om over zeeën te navigeren.

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to gain
to gain
[werkwoord]

to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work

verwerven, verkrijgen

verwerven, verkrijgen

Ex: He gained a reputation as a reliable leader by effectively managing his team through challenging projects. 
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independence
independence
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the state of being free from the control of others

onafhankelijkheid, autonomie

onafhankelijkheid, autonomie

Ex: Many people strive for independence in their careers, seeking self-sufficiency. 
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volcanic eruption
volcanic eruption
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

vulkaanuitbarsting, uitbarsting van een vulkaan

vulkaanuitbarsting, uitbarsting van een vulkaan

Ex: The volcanic eruption was felt as far as 100 miles away. 

De vulkaanuitbarsting was tot 100 mijl ver te voelen.

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marimba
marimba
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a percussion instrument with a set of wooden bars in different lengths mounted on a frame, played with a yarn or mallets

marimba, marimba

marimba, marimba

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salsa
salsa
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a Latin dance with rhythmic movements, intricate footwork, and hip movements, typically danced in pairs to salsa music

salsa, salsadans

salsa, salsadans

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merengue
merengue
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a lively couple dance or its music that is originated in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, popular all over the Latin America

merengue, merenguedans

merengue, merenguedans

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folk song
folk song
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a song that is part of the tradition of a region or community, with a simple form and melody, developed by ordinary people

volkslied, traditioneel lied

volkslied, traditioneel lied

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pottery
pottery
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

aardewerk, keramiek

aardewerk, keramiek

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pork
pork
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

meat from a pig, eaten as food

varkensvlees, vlees van een varken

varkensvlees, vlees van een varken

Ex: The barbecue restaurant specializes in slow-smoked pork ribs with a tangy barbecue sauce. 

Het barbecue-restaurant is gespecialiseerd in langzaam gerookte varkensribben met een pittige barbecuesaus.

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cabbage
cabbage
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large round vegetable with thick white, green or purple leaves, eaten raw or cooked

kool, wittekool

kool, wittekool

Ex: Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that can be used in salads, soups, and stir-fries. 

Kool is een veelzijdige groente die gebruikt kan worden in salades, soepen en roerbakgerechten.

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crop
crop
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

gewas, oogst

gewas, oogst

Ex: The region is known for its crop of apples, which are exported worldwide. 
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highland
highland
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

land with mountains or hills

hoogland, bergachtig gebied

hoogland, bergachtig gebied

Ex: Indigenous peoples in the Andean Highlands have cultivated terraced fields for centuries, adapting to the challenges of farming at high altitudes. 

Inheemse volkeren in de hooglanden van de Andes verbouwen al eeuwenlang terrassenvelden, zich aanpassend aan de uitdagingen van landbouw op grote hoogte.

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poverty
poverty
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

armoede

armoede

Ex: The charity focuses on providing food and shelter to those living in poverty. 
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healthcare
healthcare
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the health services and treatments given to people

gezondheidszorg, medische zorg

gezondheidszorg, medische zorg

Ex: She decided to pursue a career in healthcare because she wanted to help others. 

Ze besloot een carrière na te streven in de gezondheidszorg omdat ze anderen wilde helpen.

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deforestation
deforestation
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

ontbossing, kap van bossen

ontbossing, kap van bossen

Ex: Rapid deforestation has destroyed the habitats of countless wildlife species. 

Snelle ontbossing heeft de leefgebieden van talloze wilde diersoorten vernietigd.

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colonial
colonial
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

relating to a colony, colonial rule, or colonialism

Ex: France was a major colonial power in the nineteenth century. 
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cobblestone
cobblestone
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the small, rounded stones used historically for paving streets and paths

keisteen, kassei

keisteen, kassei

Ex: They replaced the damaged cobblestones with new ones. 

Ze vervingen de beschadigde keien door nieuwe.

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tourist destination
tourist destination
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a country, city, or area with places or activities that attracts many visitors and tourists

toeristische bestemming, toeristische plaats

toeristische bestemming, toeristische plaats

Ex: The Grand Canyon is a breathtaking tourist destination that offers numerous hiking trails and breathtaking views. 

De Grand Canyon is een adembenemende toeristische bestemming die tal van wandelpaden en adembenemende uitzichten biedt.

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environment
environment
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

milieu

milieu

Ex: The melting polar ice caps are a clear sign of changes in our environment. 
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to cut down
to cut down
[werkwoord]

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

iets bij de basis doorsnijden zodat het omvalt, een boom of constructie omhalen door de onderkant door te snijden

iets bij de basis doorsnijden zodat het omvalt, een boom of constructie omhalen door de onderkant door te snijden

Ex: The lumberjack skillfully cut down trees with powerful swings of his ax. 

De houthakker kapte behendig bomen met krachtige slagen van zijn bijl.

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to found
to found
[werkwoord]

to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances

oprichten, stichten

oprichten, stichten

Ex: The city was founded by settlers in the 18th century. 
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shore
shore
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, river, or other body of water

Ex: We could see houses scattered along the opposite shore. 
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surrounding
surrounding
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

existing or situated all around something or someone

omringend, aangrenzend

omringend, aangrenzend

Ex: The surrounding neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. 

De omringende buurt was rustig en vredig.

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to [stand] the test of time

to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

Ex: The story of Romeo and Juliet has stood the test of time as one of the most famous love tales. 
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to remain
to remain
[werkwoord]

to stay in the same state or condition

blijven, verblijven

blijven, verblijven

Ex: Even after the renovations, some traces of the original architecture will remain intact. 
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charming
charming
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

(of a place) having a pleasant appearance and atmosphere

charmant, betoverend

charmant, betoverend

Ex: We visited a charming café with colorful flowers on the windowsills. 

We bezochten een charmant café met kleurrijke bloemen op de vensterbanken.

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community
community
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a group of people who live in the same area

gemeenschap, collectiviteit

gemeenschap, collectiviteit

Ex: They moved to a new city and quickly became involved in their new community. 
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to soak
to soak
[werkwoord]

to put something in a liquid for a period of time to allow it to absorb or become saturated

weken, doorweken

weken, doorweken

Ex: He soaked the stained shirt in soapy water to remove the dirt. 
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to steam
to steam
[werkwoord]

to cook using the steam of boiling water

stomen, gaar stomen

stomen, gaar stomen

Ex: Instead of boiling, I like to steam my rice to achieve a fluffy texture. 
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