East and Central Africa Vocabulary - Gwinea Równikowa

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

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

an area of scenery visible in a single view

covered with forest

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

to be formed from particular parts or things

the main part of a continent or country that is connected to a larger landmass, excluding surrounding islands or territories

extremely interesting or captivating

the act of taking control of another country and sending people to settle there

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

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

the condition or state of experiencing severe difficulty or suffering

as time passes or progresses

firm and able to stay in the same position or state

the act of drilling a hole in the earth in the hope of producing petroleum

a mixture in which different elements are combined evenly

(of a style in architecture, music, art, etc.) recently formed and different from traditional styles and forms

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

the architectural style that emerged during the colonial period, often characterized by symmetrical designs, decorative details, and influences from the colonizing country's architectural traditions

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

to walk upward or ascend a slope, hill, or mountain

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

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

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

any slow-paced amphibian with a hard domed shell that lives in the sea and comes to shore to lay eggs each year

(of a bird, insect, fish, etc.) to produce eggs

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

referring to or considering a specific aspect or factor

resources (actual and potential) supplied by nature

to make sure that something will happen

to gain something good from something or someone

used to add extra or supplementary information

a vertical wooden post or stake, often used for fencing, support, or markers

a solid, naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition, typically found in the earth's crust, such as gold, copper, etc.

commodities, goods, or services sold and sent to another country

the raw beans or seeds of the cacao plant, especially when referred to as a commodity or agricultural product

the customs, traditions, rituals, and behaviors that are inherited and preserved within a community or society over time

to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

the popular fashion including hairstyle, clothes, etc. particular to a country or class

a traditional story or legend passed down through generations, often involving supernatural elements and teaching moral lessons

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

(of food) making one's stomach feel full

a large edible root of a tropical climbing plant with a red skin

having been cooked over direct heat, often on a grill, resulting in a charred or seared exterior

a dish that consists of eggs mixed together and cooked in a frying pan

with respect to language

a lasting result or effect from past actions or events, often influencing the present or future