South and Central Asia Vocabulary - Индия

extremely interesting or captivating

used to say that it is not surprising why something happened

a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details

moving or behaving in an elegant, pleasing, and attractive way

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

an area where a group of families or people live together, often in a newly established community

an architectural product or work

a network of pipes, channels, and structures designed to collect and channel excess water, wastewater, or other liquids away from an area or a property

as more time passes

a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time

to make more people know or be aware of something by sharing or promoting it

to become noticed or well-known by doing something, particularly something unusual or impressive

characterized by or involving a great deal of violence and bloodshed

the value or price that needs to be paid, whether in terms of money, effort, or sacrifice, to obtain something

a course of conduct

to help or support the progress or development of something

peaceful resistance to a government by fasting or refusing to cooperate

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

a group of individuals who receive, consume, or engage with a particular form of media, such as television shows, films, performances, or social media content

a person of importance, fame, or public recognition

an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano

the state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others

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

a pattern resembling a mosaic

captivating attention or interest in a way that makes a lasting impression

involving a particular region or geographic area

serious and of great importance

strong belief in a particular god or religion

having a particular color other than black or white

a solid substance composed of fine, loose particles, typically formed by grinding or pulverizing a material

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

without taking into consideration or being influenced by a particular factor or condition

the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.

the practice of involving many people from different cultures, social backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc.

having an impressive height

the activity of making long and often difficult journeys on foot, especially in natural areas

impressive and noble, often with a grand or dignified appearance

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

to go on vacation away from home

a vast area of flat land

used to highlight the differences between two or more things or people

a building or group of buildings used by troops to protect an area

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

full of variety, interest, or excitement

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

a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam

a boat designed for living in

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

having a smooth and soft texture

a variety of dishes originating from South Asia, typically made with meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice

a strong appetite for sweet food

a drink that is not water

careers in general

the quality of being intricate and compounded

a set of shots in a motion picture that are marked by a unity of time or location, creating a particular narrative unit

a central or focal point of activity, importance, or connection

an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field

greatly desired

a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

a difference, particularly an unwanted one, causing separation between two people, situations, or opinions

the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

the location where something began, developed, or was first created