extremely interesting or captivating
used to say that it is not surprising why something happened
a range of things or people with the same general features but different in some details
moving or behaving in an elegant, pleasing, and attractive way
a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place
an area where a group of families or people live together, often in a newly established community
a network of pipes, channels, and structures designed to collect and channel excess water, wastewater, or other liquids away from an area or a property
a lineage of kings who rule a country or nation over a long period of time
to make more people know or be aware of something by sharing or promoting it
![to [make] {one's} mark](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40487/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [make] {one's} mark")
to become noticed or well-known by doing something, particularly something unusual or impressive
characterized by or involving a great deal of violence and bloodshed
the value or price that needs to be paid, whether in terms of money, effort, or sacrifice, to obtain something
to help or support the progress or development of something
willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own
incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed
a group of individuals who receive, consume, or engage with a particular form of media, such as television shows, films, performances, or social media content
a person of importance, fame, or public recognition
an object or device used for producing music, such as a violin or a piano
the state of having the same opportunities, rights, status, etc. as others
a lasting result or effect from past actions or events, often influencing the present or future
captivating attention or interest in a way that makes a lasting impression
involving a particular region or geographic area
serious and of great importance
strong belief in a particular god or religion
having a particular color other than black or white
a solid substance composed of fine, loose particles, typically formed by grinding or pulverizing a material
without taking into consideration or being influenced by a particular factor or condition
the details about someone's family, experience, education, etc.
the practice of involving many people from different cultures, social backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc.
having an impressive height
the activity of making long and often difficult journeys on foot, especially in natural areas
impressive and noble, often with a grand or dignified appearance
the overall appearance of a place, including its natural features and buildings
to go on vacation away from home
a vast area of flat land
used to highlight the differences between two or more things or people
a building or group of buildings used by troops to protect an area
a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.
full of variety, interest, or excitement
a building used for worshiping one or several gods, used by some religious communities, especially Buddhists and Hindus
a body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam
a boat designed for living in
a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region
having a smooth and soft texture
a variety of dishes originating from South Asia, typically made with meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in a hot sauce and then served with rice
a drink that is not water
a set of shots in a motion picture that are marked by a unity of time or location, creating a particular narrative unit
a central or focal point of activity, importance, or connection
an individual with a great amount of knowledge, skill, or training in a particular field
a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions
a difference, particularly an unwanted one, causing separation between two people, situations, or opinions
the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life
to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it
the location where something began, developed, or was first created
| South and Central Asia Vocabulary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Pakistan | Afghanistan | Bangladesh |
| Bhutan | Tajikistan | Kazakhstan | Uzbekistan |
| Kyrgyzstan | Nepal | ||
