North and Central America Vocabulary - Гватемала

a piece of land surrounded by water

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

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

a solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point

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

a deep hole or large tunnel in the ground where workers dig for salt, gold, coal, etc.

the state of being free from the control of others

a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

to show which candidate one wants to win in an election or which plan one supports, by marking a piece of paper, raising one's hand, etc.

someone who shares the same blood with a specific person who lived many years ago

with the hands or physical effort rather than relying on machines or tools

a typically repeating arrangement of shapes, colors, etc., regularly done as a design on a surface

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

(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

the activity of taking long walks in the countryside or mountains, often for fun

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

associated with or characteristic of the tropics, regions of the Earth near the equator known for their warm climate and lush vegetation

‌a thick, tropical forest with tall trees and consistently heavy rainfall

a large wild animal belonging to the cat family with a yellow fur covered with black spots, native to Central and South America

a colorful bird species known for its vibrant plumage, long tail feathers, and cultural significance in Mesoamerican civilizations

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

a thick mixture of flour, liquid and sometimes yeast that is baked into bread or pastry

to cook using the steam of boiling water

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

frequently found, happening, or seen

a cooking banana that is starchy and grows in tropical regions

a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land

land with mountains or hills

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it

the health services and treatments given to people

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

to cut through something at its base in order to make it fall

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

something considered choice to eat