East and Central Africa Vocabulary - Somalia

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

(of land or terrain) rough, uneven, and often difficult to navigate, with features such as steep slopes or rocky surfaces

(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well

a vast area of flat land

a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, or ancestry

(of a group of people) having a strong friendly relationship with shared interests

highly regarded or appreciated

to have importance or value within a particular field, group, or context

to rely on someone or something for guidance, support, or assistance

the quality of being knowledgeable, experienced, and able to make good decisions and judgments

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

in a way that expresses friendliness, kindness, or support

existing or occurring in the current period

the individual characteristics by which a thing or person is recognized or known

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

able to recover quickly from difficult situations

(of land or a climate) very dry because of not having enough or any rain

characterized by receiving very little rainfall, often with erratic precipitation patterns and a tendency towards drought conditions, but not as extreme as arid climates

a group of mountains or hills in a line

the height or distance of an object or geographical feature above a specified reference point, typically measured from sea level

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

the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments

a natural underwater structure formed by coral

someone who jumps into a body of water as a sport

someone who has a strong interest in a particular activity, subject, or hobby, and really loves learning about it and doing it

referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

to adjust oneself to fit into a new environment or situation

a small to medium-sized antelope species known for its graceful appearance, slender body, and distinctive curved horns

a wild pig with a pair of tusks that lives in sub-Saharan Africa and feeds on vegetables

to go from one place to another with no specific destination or purpose in mind

a fast and large bird that is flightless and has long legs and a long neck, native to Africa

possessing a quality that is noticeable and different

currently occurring or continuing

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

the scented seed of a herb of carrot family that is used as a seasoning

the scented seeds of a plant of the ginger family, used as a seasoning or herbal medicine

the dried brown flower bud of a tropical tree that is used as a spice

having a soft and compressible texture with pores

a layer of food that is spread over the top of a dish to make it taste or look better

an aromatic and rich form of clarified butter widely used in Indian cuisine

to make a drink, such as tea or coffee, or soup by soaking ingredients in hot water

(of food) containing substances that are good for the growth and health of the body

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

a recurring element that is the main idea or subject in a literary or artistic piece

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

any musical instruments that can produce sound when its strings are touched or struck

having a pattern or regular sequence of sounds, movements, or events

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

a thick plastic or rubber material used in particular sports for landing or lying on

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

to show or make a thought, feeling, etc. known by looks, words, or actions

the ability to use imagination in order to bring something new into existence

to obtain or derive information, knowledge, or inspiration from a specified origin

something created through original thought and effort

the space and conditions around a person, place, or thing where it exists or functions

to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

animals that are kept on a farm, such as cows, pigs, or sheep

the activity of guiding, managing, and caring for groups of livestock

to grow or reproduce animals or plants

a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

(often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance

related to starting and managing business ventures, often involving innovation and taking risks

an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome

to say something from memory, such as a poem or speech