East and Central Africa Vocabulary - Демократическая Республика Конго

natural resources in the form of minerals

a state in which unexpected change or failure is probable

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

an area of scenery visible in a single view

a strenuous effort, especially involving difficulty or exertion

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

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

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

(of a volcano) to explode and send smoke, lava, rocks, etc. into the sky

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

burning with strong, bright flames or made up of fire

from a very short distance away

water that does not contain salt and is suitable for consumption

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

a naturally occurring, extremely hard crystalline form of carbon, prized as a gemstone

a chemical element with a shiny, silvery-blue appearance, often used in the production of batteries and other metals and

a metallic chemical element that has a red-brown color, primarily used as a conductor in wiring

a type of energy derived from natural sources that can be replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water

costumer's need or desire for specific goods or services

an auspicious state resulting from favorable outcomes

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other materials from the earth

illegal and dishonest behavior of someone, particularly one who is in a position of power

a source of great wealth or potential that remains underdeveloped, underappreciated, or unable to achieve the success and prosperity that might be expected from it

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

an attempt to do something, particularly something demanding

currently happening

the ability to recover from difficult situations

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

cruel and unkind toward others

the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

extremely serious or intense in degree or extent

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

to experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation

a war that is between people who are in the same country

the head of government in parliamentary democracies, who is responsible for leading the government and making important decisions on policies and law-making

to exert a significant influence on the development, nature, or outcome of something

to help or support the progress or development of something

a collective of individuals united by shared beliefs or ideology, working toward general social, political, or cultural goals

the state of being connected to or originating from a specific place, culture, or background

the health services and treatments given to people

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

relating to or involving several different cultures

incapable of being touched or physically grasped

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

found only in small numbers so considered interesting or valuable

(of an animal, plant, etc.) being at risk of extinction

a quadruped mammal related to the giraffe family that has black and white stripes on the legs and a smaller neck, found chiefly in Congo rainforests

a type of primate species closely related to humans, known for their social and cooperative behavior, intelligence, and sexual behavior

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

having a pattern of straight parallel lines

an animal or plant that bears a relationship to another (as related by common descent or by membership in the same genus)

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

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

an area in which animals, etc. are protected

gorilla of Kivu highlands

to make people notice something

the illegal hunting, capturing, or killing of wild animals, usually to sell them or their body parts

to protect something against danger or harm

the existence of a range of different plants and animals in a natural environment

possessing qualities that make something rare or highly valuable

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

exceptionally large or extensive in scope, degree, or impact

an area of land characterized by its soil, water, and vegetation, where the water table is at or near the surface for a significant part of the year

to keep something in a particular place for later use, typically in a systematic or organized manner

to investigate something to gain knowledge or understanding about it

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system