East Asia and Oceania Vocabulary - Mongolia

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

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

extremely interesting or captivating

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

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

used to indicate that the thing being described is only part of the whole or incomplete in some way

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

a large wild ox with shaggy coat and long horns that is domesticated in Tibet

to enjoy or use something as much or as often as one can

in a manner that is environmentally practical in the long term, without draining resources or causing harm

to depend on someone or something for support and assistance

a structure offering protection and privacy from danger

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

very necessary for a particular purpose or situation

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

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

to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances

to bring people or things together to contribute to a common goal

a social group united by shared ancestry, culture, or customs

having or displaying aggressiveness

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

to persist in existence over time

the action or process of reaching a particular thing

to show honor and admiration to someone or something, typically in response to a loss, a situation, or in acknowledgment of someone's significance

a sport in which two players hold each other while trying to throw or force the other one to the ground

a martial art and sport that is practiced using arrows and bows

possessing qualities befitting a man

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

to put clothes on oneself

fitting for celebrations or cheerful occasions

to come together with someone, usually by prior arrangement or plan in order to spend time or do something together

the most outstanding, enjoyable or exciting part of something

a blood relative who lived a long time ago, usually before one's grandparents

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

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

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

the activity of ‌living outdoors in a tent, camper, etc. on a vacation

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

a large, elusive, and endangered big cat species known for its unique beauty, adapted for life in high-altitude mountainous regions of Central Asia

the preserved remains or traces of ancient plants, animals, or other organisms found in rock

to transfer something to the next generation or another person

*** continuing in existence or use

having a climate characterized by large seasonal temperature differences because it is far from the moderating influence of the ocean

to become less in amount, number, degree, or intensity

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

having an unpleasant or rough nature, in a way that is difficult to endure

a place for living in, such as a house, apartment, etc.

a circular portable tent, particularly used in Siberia and Mongolia

a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers

an alphabet used to write various languages, including Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Serbian, among others, and is named after the 9th-century Byzantine scholar Cyril, who was instrumental in its development

a system of writing or set of characters used for a particular language or orthography

at a right angle to a horizontal line or surface

a building where a group of monks live and pray

to focus on one's thoughts for spiritual purposes or to calm one's mind

to look or act in a way that is similar to something or someone else

the degree of highness or lowness of a tone that is determined by the frequency of waves producing it

occurring or happening simultaneously

related to the action of riding a horse

a corrosion-resistant alloy used in various industries for its durability and aesthetic qualities

a situation or topic as if viewed from an altitude or distance

existing or situated all around something or someone