South and Central Asia Vocabulary - Бутан

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

an area of scenery visible in a single view

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

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

characterizing an area that is richly covered with natural plant life or foliage

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

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

to assist individuals in solving disagreements and becoming closer

to be separated into parts, groups, etc.

covered with a firm surface, such as stones, bricks, or concrete, making it suitable for travel or use

to retain, keep, or continue to have something

to assess or determine the characteristics, quality, capacity, importance, or extent of something through evaluation or estimation

a fundamental principle or practice

in a particular manner or fashion, often used to describe a specific aspect or perspective

to express respect toward someone or something often due to qualities, achievements, etc.

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

to make something mandatory or necessary

covered with forest

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

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

focused on protecting the environment and promoting sustainability

a building where a group of monks live and pray

a member of a male religious group that lives in a monastery

to follow or live according to the rules, beliefs, or customs of a religion or tradition

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

a loose cloak worn on official occasions or special ceremonies

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

interested or ready to do something

to ask someone to come inside and join one at a particular place, typically one's home

to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation

a core emotional or motivating force that shapes a person's character

referring to actions, products, or practices that aim to preserve or protect the natural environment

energy that is generated from the force of running water

removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than is produced by an activity, organization, or process

a type of gas with no color and smell that is produced by burning carbon or during breathing out

to take in energy, liquid, etc.

to absorb a substance

used to refer to a particular topic or situation when discussing or considering something

to want or choose one person or thing instead of another because of liking them more

used to express a preference or choice between two alternatives

to explore content or information on the internet or in other media without a specific goal

showing warmth and friendliness to a guest or visitor