Southeast Asia Vocabulary - Laos

(of food) having a strong, fresh, and stimulating flavor

usually freshly squeezed juice of limes

an oval tropical fruit with an orange-yellow flesh containing black seeds

in a particular manner or fashion, often used to describe a specific aspect or perspective

highly regarded or appreciated

difficult or impossible to comprehend or explain

a container with a wide opening and a lid, typically made of glass or ceramic, used to store food such as honey, jam, pickles, etc.

to disperse or break up as a group, with individuals moving away in various directions

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites

the act of burying a dead body or the ceremony in which a dead body is buried

something that is hard to explain or understand, often involving a puzzling event or situation with an unknown explanation

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

a large wild animal from the cat family with yellow fur and hollow black spots

a small ape with long powerful arms and no tail that climbs trees, inhabiting subtropical forests of south-east Asia

prone to danger or harm

as a result of a specific cause or reason

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

an organized attempt to protect and preserve animals, plants, natural resources, or the environment

properly arranged or ready to be used

to save a person or thing from danger, harm, or a bad situation

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

to foster mental, moral, or aesthetic development

from a very short distance away

to attack someone or something using explosive devices

still capable of exploding or being fired

to remove something that is unwanted from a place

the ability to recover from difficult situations

characterized by calmness, tranquility, and peacefulness

an area of scenery visible in a single view

a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus

(of a region or country) entirely surrounded by land, without any access to the sea or ocean

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

(of a person or their manner) having a kind, compassionate, and caring nature

to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time

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

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

to have a powerful and lasting effect on someone or something

the state of being free from the control of others

to experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation

to exert a significant influence on the development, nature, or outcome of something

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

a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

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

shining brightly with flashes of light

(of plants) existing and growing densely close together with little space in between, creating a lush and impenetrable area

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

a member of a male religious group that lives in a monastery

a loose cloak worn on official occasions or special ceremonies

making voluntary contributions to aid the poor

a dome-shaped shrine erected by Buddhists

(of activities, games, events, etc.) played, done, or happening outside a house, building, etc.

to go for a long walk or journey, particularly in the mountains, forests, etc. as an adventure

the sport or activity of paddling a small, narrow watercraft called a kayak using a double-bladed paddle

the activity of riding on an inflatable tube over water, snow, or another surface for recreation

a hard gray or white rock that contains calcium and is used for making cement or as a building material

a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water, often by a barrier island, coral reef, or sandbar

having a thick consistency that clings to surfaces when in contact

chopped or ground into very small pieces