North and West Africa Vocabulary - Senegal

the way the land, water, and other natural parts of an area are shaped and arranged

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

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

showing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor

a quick or partial view of something, often fleeting or incomplete

extremely interesting or captivating

to become successful or powerful and then later lose that success or power

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

a regularly used path or route across the sea, often for the exchange of goods and services between different places or countries

a retail store serving a sparsely populated region; usually stocked with a wide variety of merchandise

spanning to both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, typically between Europe and North America

traffic in slaves; especially in Black Africans transported to America in the 16th to 19th centuries

serious and of great importance

the state of experiencing discomfort, distress, or hardship

the historical background of a place, country, group, or other entities, encompassing the events and experiences that have shaped their development over time

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

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

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

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

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

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

a strong repeated pattern of musical notes or sounds

the act of playing drums

a ceremony in which a person, especially a child, is formally given a name

the act or process of gathering a ripened crop from the fields

to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

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

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

the context and environment in which something is set

a journey or religious expedition to a sacred place or shrine, typically undertaken for spiritual or religious reasons

a group of people united by participation in the same occupation or profession

to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

a doctrine that is taught

someone who starts or creates something like a company or organization

a remarkable natural feature or phenomenon that is extraordinary or awe-inspiring

plants without true roots, leaves, or stems, which grow in or near a body of water, such as seaweeds

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

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

a quadruped mammal with a slender build and curved horns that is native to Africa or Eurasia

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

containing or composed of sand

food that is made in a special way as part of a meal

to add spices or salt to food to make it taste better

to soak food in a seasoned liquid, typically containing oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, to enhance its flavor and softness before cooking

having a sharp, refreshing taste with a slight sourness or acidity

a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

having a smooth, rich taste, often reminiscent of cream

having a taste or aroma reminiscent of nuts, often rich, earthy, and slightly sweet

a breakfast dish that is made with boiling oats in water or milk, served hot

small seeds of a large crop that grows in warm regions, used to feed birds or make flour

one of the phases in which a process or event is divided into

a round or stage of a tournament, where the number of participants is reduced to eight

to move ahead or proceed forward

happening for the first time in history or within a specific context