East and Central Africa Vocabulary - Эфиопия

land with mountains or hills

a narrow crack or split in rock or the earth's surface

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

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

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

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

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

to establish control over an area or people, often by settling and exploiting it

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites

to cause someone to think that something is true

(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

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

having a great space or extent between two points

items made or produced for sale

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

to accept, embrace, or incorporate a particular idea, practice, or belief into one's own behavior or lifestyle

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

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

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

a seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee

to heat beans, nuts, or seeds until they develop flavor, aroma, or color

to make a drink, such as tea or coffee, or soup by soaking ingredients in hot water

to cause something to form or develop

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

flat and thin type of bread that contains no yeast

the small seeds of wheat, corn, rice, and other such crops

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

remove by pulling or ripping violently and forcefully

to gather or lift something using a scoop or similar tool

belonging to or shared by a group of people and not only individuals

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

to have or include a variety of what is mentioned

having an impressive height

a group of mountains or hills in a line

a flat expanse of salt left by the evaporation of a body of salt water

a source of hot water that natrurally flows out of the ground

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

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

a thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air

a Christian ceremony during which water is poured on someone or they are immersed into water to welcome them to the Church

to go to school, university, church, etc. periodically

a service conducted in a house of worship

to join in an event, activity, etc.

a group of people, animals, or vehicles moving ahead in an organized formation

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

a large fire built outdoors for celebration or signaling

any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

the place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located

to help or support the progress or development of something

the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)

(of a place) close to another

to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

to defend or support someone or something

the calendar introduced by Pope Gregory XII in 1582, as a modification for the Julian Calendar, presently used in many parts of the world

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

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

an area of scenery visible in a single view