Southern Europe and the Balkans Vocabulary - Türkiye
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any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia
to have an effect on a particular person or thing
(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy
to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time
a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place
the lasting impression made by an unusual or extraordinary action that attracts attention and is remembered
magnificent in size and appearance
a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.
a place of worship, used by Muslims
to experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation
to experience a sudden and complete failure
to create or establish an organization or place, especially by providing the finances
to update or improve something
a change or improvement resulting from the correction of errors, abuses, or defects
the action of starting to use a certain plan, name, method, or idea
the leader of a country that has no king or queen
the group of elected representatives whose responsibility is to create, amend, and discuss laws or address political matters
the chief public representative of a country, who may or may not have executive powers, such as a president or monarch
the process in which people choose a person or group of people for a position, particularly a political one, through voting
in a way that is extremely unusual or unique compared to anything else
a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water, often linking two seas or an inlet with a larger expanse of water
a structure or a place that is historically important
the ruler of a Muslim country, especially in the former Ottoman Empire
an area with no roof that is partially or completely surrounded by walls, often forming a part of a large building
made by hand or with the use of hand tools, rather than by machine or mass production methods
(of a place) characterized by constant activity, with people moving around, interacting, and creating a sense of liveliness
in many places throughout an area
a remarkable natural feature or phenomenon that is extraordinary or awe-inspiring
an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky
a source of hot water that natrurally flows out of the ground
a solid and natural substance that is not produced in the body of living beings but its intake is necessary to remain healthy
a flat paved area, particularly one next to a building or restaurant, where people can sit, eat, relax, etc.
causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact
to wash or clean the body by putting it in water or pouring water over it
the process of becoming healthy again after an injury or illness
a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region
(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed
a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region
showing a variety of distinct types or qualities
food made with pieces of meat and vegetables roasted or grilled on fire, typically on a skewer
having been cooked over direct heat, often on a grill, resulting in a charred or seared exterior
a small dish that is eaten before the main part of a meal
well-seasoned rice (with nuts or currants or minced lamb) simmered or braised in stock
something that provides great pleasure or enjoyment
the way that a certain type of food feels in one's mouth, whether it is hard, smooth, etc.
a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate
the customs, traditions, rituals, and behaviors that are inherited and preserved within a community or society over time
strong belief in a particular god or religion
