South and Central Asia Vocabulary - Kirgistan

(of an area) having a lot of mountains

in a small amount, extent, or level

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

an area of scenery visible in a single view

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

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

(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions

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

a group of mountains or hills in a line

to extend or pass in a specific direction

the pointed top of a mountain

to possess or exhibit a specific vertical height

serious and of great importance

a place or state of perfect happiness, peace, and delight

a trip or journey taken in a vehicle, typically an automobile

the act or process of ascending or scaling a height, slope, or object, often requiring physical effort

use of physical or mental energy; hard work

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

related to the Alps mountain range and the people who live there

the overall appearance of a place, including its natural features and buildings

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details

in a manner directly from the original source or from personal experience

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 group of animals, such as cows, sheep, etc. that are from the same species, which move and feed together

a way of life in which people move from place to place rather than living permanently in one location

*** continuing in existence or use

a circular portable tent, particularly used in Siberia and Mongolia

a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers

to place a temporary structure in a specific place

to grow or reproduce animals or plants

a set of values, rules, standards, and principles typical to a person or group

having a delicious and distinct taste or aroma, often containing a pleasing combination of various ingredients

a food item that forms part of a recipe or culinary mixture

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

cooked in extremely hot liquids

to add a covering or layer a dish, often to enhance its flavor or presentation

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

an adult female equine, especially a horse

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

as a result of a specific cause or reason

describing the physical setting, culture, or lifestyle typically found in cities

related to or characteristic of the countryside

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

a cord of stretched wire, nylon, etc. on a musical instrument that is plucked to produce sound

highly regarded or appreciated

relating to or characteristic of a grand and heroic narrative, typically involving legendary feats and significant challenges

a true or imaginary story, particularly one that is full of exciting events

the back of a horse

an animal's dead body, particularly one about to be food for other animals or humans

to lead or attract someone toward a specific place, situation, or course of action, often by exerting an appealing force or influence

to encourage or show support or praise for someone by shouting

something that causes a person or group to feel proud

something that helps or prompts someone to remember a task, event, or important information

used to add extra or supplementary information

the world of nature outside human-built environments, often associated with wilderness, recreation, and open landscapes

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

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

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

to adopt or accept a particular cause, ideology, practice, method, or lifestyle as one's own