incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed
used to highlight the differences between two or more things or people
causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact
related to or formed by the activity of volcanoes
full of energy, enthusiasm, and life
showing a variety of distinct types or qualities
to be situated or established in a particular place
a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land
a line that separates two countries, provinces, or states from each other
to be around something on all sides
the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above
having a large number of inhabitants relative to its size or area
full of activity, excitement, and energy
a structure or a place that is historically important
to exert a significant influence on the development, nature, or outcome of something
a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place
the ability to affect people or events, particularly through prestige, status, or authority
a channel or pipeline used to transport water over a long distance, usually from a remote source to a town or city
the downfall, loss, or defeat of someone or something, often irreversible
to control and be in charge of a country
the art, study, or profession of designing buildings and other structures
to regain the possession of a thing or person
a country or territory politically controlled by another, more powerful country
a war that is between people who are in the same country
the people living within a nation or country, considered collectively
a ruler that has total power over a state, particularly a ruler who gained power through force
firm and strict control or leadership
to separate someone or something from other people or things
the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.
to change or move from one state, condition, system, or activity to another
a country ruled by a king or queen whose powers are limited by law and elected officials hold most authority
to choose a person for a specific job, particularly a political one, by voting
(of a place) characterized by constant activity, with people moving around, interacting, and creating a sense of liveliness
showing or having enthusiasm or strong emotions about something one care deeply about
to make no effort to hide one's true feelings and intentions
lacking orderliness or cleanliness
a large fire built outdoors for celebration or signaling
(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations
a public procession of people or vehicles held to celebrate or mark an event
a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region
to begin to exist or develop, especially from a particular source, place, or situation
the spice that is made from the dried aromatic stigmas of crocus flowers, used to add taste and color to the food
having only a short distance from the surface, edge, or opening to the bottom or innermost part
to satisfy a craving or desire, especially for food or drink
a dish that consists of eggs mixed together and cooked in a frying pan
preserved using methods like salting or smoking to prevent spoilage and enhance taste
meat from the upper part of a pig's hind leg, especially when cured by salting or smoking
a thick mixture of flour, liquid and sometimes yeast that is baked into bread or pastry
to put something briefly or partly into a liquid, usually to wet, coat, or soak it
something that makes one feel better or more energetic, especially when feeling tired or unmotivated
