Southern Europe and the Balkans Vocabulary - Croatia
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to be situated or established in a particular place
the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above
extremely interesting or captivating
an inhabitant of a particular area or community
used to say that one meant both of the people or things one just mentioned
the overall appearance of a place, including its natural features and buildings
so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified
an area of scenery visible in a single view
appealing in a way that is fashionable and elegant
an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights
shaped into a series of flat levels built on a slope
a short wide neckband folded inside the collar of the shirt by men, originally by Croats in the 17th century
continuing or enduring for a long time, without significant changes
to reside in a specific place
a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.
the downfall, loss, or defeat of someone or something, often irreversible
an area or territory that is governed by a king or queen
to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period
the state of being free from the control of others
very extreme or great
to successfully reach a particular situation, position, or destination in life or development
a person or thing that is highly valued or cherished for its exceptional qualities
full of energy, enthusiasm, and life
an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings
(of a place) characterized by constant activity, with people moving around, interacting, and creating a sense of liveliness
kept in good condition or protected from damage, even after a long time
to be around something on all sides
to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time
a person or group that enters a place by force to take control
causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact
having an attractive and pleasing quality
referring to a very special opportunity that most likely will not be offered more than once to someone
related to or situated along the coast, the area where land meets the sea
extremely serious or intense in degree or extent
to show a particular quality, characteristic, or emotion
related to or characteristic of the countryside
a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region
a set of food that is eaten to keep healthy, thin, etc.
having been cooked over direct heat, often on a grill, resulting in a charred or seared exterior
a dark liquid produced by squid, used as a defense mechanism and sometimes as a food ingredient
located away from the coast
(of a place) close to another
a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container
a mixture of meat, bread, etc. cut into small pieces and put into a long tube of skin, typically sold raw to be cooked before eating
a baked good made from dough or batter, often sweetened or filled with ingredients like fruit, nuts, or chocolate
the removable cover at the top of a container
a plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley
