used to refer to a particular topic or situation when discussing or considering something
to obtain something through one's own actions or hard work
the state of being free from the control of others
to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances
held against one's will and forced to work without freedom or rights, often enduring mistreatment and exploitation
difficult to endure
to fill someone with the desire or motivation to do something, especially something creative or positive
an area of scenery visible in a single view
causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact
(of a place) close to another
a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls
used to indicate the placement or arrangement of things next to a long surface or line
the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake
a natural underwater structure formed by coral
to interest and draw someone or something toward oneself through specific features or qualities
someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose
unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality
the ability to affect people or events, particularly through prestige, status, or authority
relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land
(of music, movement, etc.) quick, spirited, and exciting
to happen or exist alongside something else or at the same time
to assist individuals in solving disagreements and becoming closer
cooked in very hot oil
meat from a pig, eaten as food
having a strong taste that gives your mouth a pleasant burning feeling
(of food) having been preserved in a solution of vinegar or salt water
to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion
used to suggest that cooking and serving food that a man enjoys is a way to win his affection and love
to create a memorable or lasting effect on someone or something
to succeed in solving, controlling, or dealing with something difficult
related to or involving the governance of a country or territory
any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.
to take the necessary action regarding someone or something specific
the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage
(of people) to form a united group
to build something once again, after it has been destroyed or severely damaged
a problem that gets in the way of a process or makes it worse
to prevent someone or something from advancing or crossing a particular point
used to imply that one should make the best of a difficult or unpleasant situation, and turn it into an opportunity for something positive
regarding the method of progressing gradually by taking one small action or stage at a time
a sense of self-respect, dignity, or personal worth
to help someone, especially to make it easier for them to do something
used for saying that when a situation becomes more difficult, tough people increase their effort in order to succeed
the health services and treatments given to people
the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life
remaining constant or steady over time
using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment
a structure or a place that is historically important
a structure or town that has been designed for military defense against enemy attacks
the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns
a person's intention or desire, especially one that is strong or persistent
full of variety, interest, or excitement
to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one
a set of moral beliefs or principles of what is important in life
to walk upward or ascend a slope, hill, or mountain
| North and Central America Vocabulary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Canada | Mexico | Cuba |
| Guatemala | El Salvador | Nicaragua | Haiti |
| Costa Rica | Panama | ||
