the fact or presence of water covering a part of land that is typically dry
(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well
a vast area of flat land
a plant that is grown for food over large areas of land
a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building
(of a place or environment) full of activity, energy, and excitement, often with a lot of people moving around and engaged in various tasks or social interactions
a confrontation or clash between opposing groups or individuals
the ability to recover from difficult situations
to have a powerful and lasting effect on someone or something
to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way
characterized by or involving a great deal of violence and bloodshed
the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.
any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.
a violent storm with winds moving in circles
an intangible difficulty or challenge that must be overcome
to improve or get closer to a particular goal
the rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls worldwide, encompassing aspects such as bodily integrity, freedom from sexual violence, voting, equal pay, reproductive rights, and education
the process or occurrence of combining or merging elements to create a unified whole
the quality of being up-to-date or related to recent times, especially in culture, technology, or ideas
very important and necessary
a person who writes pieces of poetry
a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region
expression of something without the use of words
a primary or essential source of supply or resource
the red or green fruit of a particular type of pepper plant, used in cooking for its hot taste
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 small, round, and often dried seed that is high in protein and is used for cooking soups, stews, etc.
providing essential nutrients
providing a sense of ease, comfort, or relief
enhanced with sweetness
a mild white cheese made with curds of milk which its cream has been taken
dearly loved and cherished
an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.
a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions
a field of science that deals with the use or study of electronic devices and processes in which data is stored, created, modified, etc.
(often plural) the branch of electrical engineering concerned with the technology of electronic communication at a distance
(of a country or region) having undergone significant economic and technological development
full of energy, enthusiasm, and life
(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy
an area of scenery visible in a single view
a landform at a river's mouth, shaped by sediment deposition and characterized by distributaries
in a manner that is closely compacted or crowded, with a high concentration of something in a given area
used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it
extremely great in extent, size, or area
a system of intersecting lines or channels that form a web-like structure
a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.
absolutely necessary and of great importance
done or happening regularly
| South and Central Asia Vocabulary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Pakistan | Afghanistan | Bangladesh |
| Bhutan | Tajikistan | Kazakhstan | Uzbekistan |
| Kyrgyzstan | Nepal | ||
