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South America Vocabulary - Bolivia

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South America Vocabulary
carnival
carnival
[noun]

a festival happening annually that involves dancing, music and colorful clothes

Ex: The Rio Carnival in Brazil is the largest carnival in the world. 
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costume
costume
[noun]

the popular fashion including hairstyle, clothes, etc. particular to a country or class

Ex: The museum exhibit showcased traditional costumes from various regions of the world. 
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highland
highland
[noun]

land with mountains or hills

Ex: The Scottish Highlands boast breathtaking landscapes of rugged mountains, pristine lochs, and rolling hills. 
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pastry
pastry
[noun]

a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate

Ex: She enjoyed a flaky pastry filled with apple cinnamon for breakfast. 
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tropical
tropical
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Tropical rainforests are biodiverse ecosystems found near the equator. 
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to face
to face
[Verb]

to deal with a given situation, especially an unpleasant one

Ex: Employees often face challenges in adapting to new workplace policies. 
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challenge
challenge
[noun]

a difficult and new task that puts one's skill, ability, and determination to the test

Ex: Overcoming that obstacle was a significant challenge for the team. 
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poverty
poverty
[noun]

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

Ex: Many families in the area live in poverty and struggle to access basic services. 
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countryside

the area with farms, fields, and trees, that is outside cities and towns

Ex: They enjoyed taking long walks in the peaceful countryside. 
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healthcare

the health services and treatments given to people

Ex: Access to affordable healthcare is a major concern for many families in the country. 
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education
education
[noun]

the process that involves teaching and learning, particularly at a school, university, or college

Ex: She pursued higher education by attending a prestigious university. 
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deforestation

the extensive removal of forests, typically causing environmental damage

Ex: Large-scale deforestation is driven by the demand for agricultural land. 
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climate change

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

Ex: Climate change is a major concern for future generations. 
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court
court
[noun]

an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.

Ex: The players warmed up on the basketball court before the game. 
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administrative
administrative
[Adjective]

related to the management and organization of tasks, processes, or resources within an organization or system

Ex: The administrative staff handles day-to-day operations in the office. 
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high-altitude
high-altitude
[Adjective]

occurring at or from a relative high altitude

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landscape
landscape
[noun]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

Ex: The hikers admired the mountain landscape at sunrise. 
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border
border
[noun]

a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other

Ex: Diplomatic tensions can escalate when disputes arise over the delineation of borders between nations. 
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population

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

Ex: As the population ages, there will be increasing strain on healthcare systems. 
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hidden
hidden
[Adjective]

unable to be easily seen or found

Ex: The hidden treasure was buried deep underground, waiting to be discovered. 
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treasure
treasure
[noun]

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

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landlocked
landlocked
[Adjective]

(of a region or country) entirely surrounded by land, without any access to the sea or ocean

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coastline
coastline
[noun]

the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above

Ex: The rugged coastline stretched for miles. 
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diverse
diverse
[Adjective]

showing a variety of distinct types or qualities

Ex: The team consisted of individuals from diverse backgrounds, bringing a range of experiences and perspectives to the table. 
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to stand
to stand
[Verb]

to possess or exhibit a specific vertical height

Ex: The ancient tower stands 100 feet. 
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civilization

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

Ex: Ancient Egypt is considered one of the greatest civilizations in history. 
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to farm
to farm
[Verb]

to grow crops or raise animals using agricultural techniques to improve production

Ex: The family farms wheat and corn on their land in the countryside. 
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in use
in use
[Adjective]

currently being used

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mineral
mineral
[noun]

a solid, naturally occurring substance with a specific chemical composition, typically found in the earth's crust, such as gold, copper, etc.

Ex: Quartz is a common mineral found in many types of rocks. 
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silver mine

a mine where silver ore is dug

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to suffer
to suffer
[Verb]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: They suffered the consequences of their actions. 
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independent
independent
[Adjective]

(of a country, state, etc.) function without being controlled or influenced by others

Ex: After years of struggle, the nation finally became independent from colonial rule. 
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to go through

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

Ex: After losing his job, John had to go through a period of financial hardship. 
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natural wonder

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

Ex: The Grand Canyon is considered a natural wonder. 
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salt flat
salt flat
[noun]

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

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giant
giant
[Adjective]

extremely large in size

Ex: The giant mountain range stretched across the horizon, its peaks disappearing into the clouds. 
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to reflect

to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion

Ex: His speech reflected the concerns of the community. 
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sight
sight
[noun]

anything that is seen

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mountain peak

the summit of a mountain

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to take in

to observe something with one's eyes, often paying close attention to the details

Ex: The scientist took in the details of the microscopic organisms under the microscope. 
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breathtaking
breathtaking
[Adjective]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

Ex: The ballet performance was simply breathtaking, with its graceful movements and stunning choreography. 
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lush
lush
[Adjective]

(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy

Ex: The tropical rainforest is known for its lush vegetation, with a variety of plants and trees. 
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indigenous
indigenous
[Adjective]

relating to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, who have distinct cultural, social, and historical ties to that land

Ex: The government implemented policies to protect the rights and traditions of indigenous peoples living in remote areas. 
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percentage

a number or amount expressed as a fraction of 100

Ex: The percentage of students who passed the exam increased significantly this year. 
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to locate
to locate
[Verb]

to be situated or established in a particular place

Ex: The museum is located near the river. 
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