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East and Central Africa Vocabulary
highland
highland
[noun]

land with mountains or hills

Ex: The Scottish Highlands boast breathtaking landscapes of rugged mountains, pristine lochs, and rolling hills. 
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rift
rift
[noun]

a narrow crack or split in rock or the earth's surface

Ex: A deep rift ran through the mountainside. 
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valley
valley
[noun]

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

Ex: The sun set behind the hills, casting long shadows over the valley. 
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vibrant
vibrant
[Adjective]

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

Ex: The city was vibrant with activity during the festival. 
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breathtaking
breathtaking
[Adjective]

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

Ex: The ballet performance was simply breathtaking, with its graceful movements and stunning choreography. 
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birthplace

the location where something began, developed, or was first created

Ex: Ancient Greece is often called the birthplace of democracy. 
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humanity
humanity
[noun]

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

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diversity
diversity
[noun]

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

Ex: The museum's art collection showcased the diversity of human creativity, featuring works from numerous cultures and time periods. 
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scenery
scenery
[noun]

the overall appearance of a place, including its natural features and buildings

Ex: The mountain scenery was beautiful. 
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to colonize

to establish control over an area or people, often by settling and exploiting it

Ex: European powers colonized large parts of Africa in the 19th century. 
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to preserve

to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change

Ex: Historical artifacts are preserved in museums to maintain their original condition. 
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archeologist

a person whose job is to study ancient societies using facts, objects, buildings, etc. remaining in excavation sites

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to [lead] {sb} to believe

to cause someone to think that something is true

Ex: The evidence led investigators to believe that the fire was accidental. 
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evolution
evolution
[noun]

(biology) the slow and gradual development of living things throughout the history of the earth

Ex: Evolution is the process by which species change over time in response to environmental pressures. 
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skeleton
skeleton
[noun]

the structure of bones supporting the body of an animal or a person

Ex: The X-ray revealed a fracture in his skeleton. 
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civilization

a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place

Ex: Ancient Egypt is considered one of the greatest civilizations in history. 
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distant
distant
[Adjective]

having a great space or extent between two points

Ex: Their house is located in a distant village in the mountains. 
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goods
goods
[noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: The store offers a wide range of goods, from fresh produce to handmade crafts. 
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ivory
ivory
[noun]

a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses

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to adopt
to adopt
[Verb]

to accept, embrace, or incorporate a particular idea, practice, or belief into one's own behavior or lifestyle

Ex: The organization currently adopts eco-friendly policies to reduce its carbon footprint. 
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sacred
sacred
[Adjective]

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

Ex: The river is considered sacred in many indigenous cultures. 
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ethnic group

a group of people who share a common culture, language, religion, or ancestry

Ex: The country is home to many ethnic groups. 
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way of life
way of life
[phrase]

a set of values, rules, standards, and principles typical to a person or group

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coffee bean

a seed of the coffee tree; ground to make coffee

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to roast
to roast
[Verb]

to heat beans, nuts, or seeds until they develop flavor, aroma, or color

Ex: The café roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness. 
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to brew
to brew
[Verb]

to make a drink, such as tea or coffee, or soup by soaking ingredients in hot water

Ex: She likes to brew her coffee with freshly ground beans every morning. 
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to build
to build
[Verb]

to cause something to form or develop

Ex: It's important to build trust in a professional relationship. 
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cuisine
cuisine
[noun]

a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region

Ex: They sampled a variety of Asian cuisine, including sushi, dim sum, and curry. 
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flatbread
flatbread
[noun]

flat and thin type of bread that contains no yeast

Ex: She made flatbread to serve with the hummus and vegetables. 
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grain
grain
[noun]

the small seeds of wheat, corn, rice, and other such crops

Ex: Wheat is one of the most commonly grown grains worldwide. 
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stew
stew
[noun]

a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

Ex: She simmered a hearty beef stew on the stove, filling the kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. 
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to tear off

remove by pulling or ripping violently and forcefully

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to scoop up

to gather or lift something using a scoop or similar tool

Ex: The chef used a ladle to carefully scoop up the soup and pour it into the bowl for serving. 
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communal
communal
[Adjective]

belonging to or shared by a group of people and not only individuals

Ex: The village built a communal garden for everyone to use. 
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natural wonder

a remarkable natural feature or phenomenon that is extraordinary or awe-inspiring

Ex: The Grand Canyon is considered a natural wonder. 
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to range
to range
[Verb]

to have or include a variety of what is mentioned

Ex: The store's inventory ranges from clothing and accessories to electronics and home goods. 
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towering
towering
[Adjective]

having an impressive height

Ex: The towering skyscraper dominated the city’s skyline. 
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mountain range

a group of mountains or hills in a line

Ex: The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world. 
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salt flat
salt flat
[noun]

a flat expanse of salt left by the evaporation of a body of salt water

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hot spring

a source of hot water that natrurally flows out of the ground

Ex: Tourists soaked in the hot springs to relieve muscle pain. 
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active
active
[Adjective]

(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

Ex: Mount Etna is one of the most active volcanoes in Europe, frequently spewing lava and ash. 
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to trade
to trade
[Verb]

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

Ex: Merchants trade goods and services in the local market. 
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spectacular
spectacular
[Adjective]

extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

Ex: The spectacular fireworks display illuminated the night sky with bursts of color and light. 
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mist
mist
[noun]

a thin, fog-like cloud consisting of tiny water droplets suspended in the air

Ex: The morning mist obscured the view of the mountains from the valley. 
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baptism
baptism
[noun]

a Christian ceremony during which water is poured on someone or they are immersed into water to welcome them to the Church

Ex: The baby's baptism was held at the local church last Sunday. 
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to attend
to attend
[Verb]

to go to school, university, church, etc. periodically

Ex: Students are expected to attend all classes to ensure academic success. 
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church service

a service conducted in a house of worship

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to participate

to join in an event, activity, etc.

Ex: She decided to participate in the charity run to support a good cause. 
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procession

a group of people, animals, or vehicles moving ahead in an organized formation

Ex: A procession of elephants walked through the festival grounds. 
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to [take] part
to take part
[phrase]

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

Ex: He was excited to take part in the debate competition and showcase his public speaking skills. 
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bonfire
bonfire
[noun]

a large fire built outdoors for celebration or signaling

Ex: They gathered around the bonfire on the beach. 
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continent
continent
[noun]

any of the large land masses of the earth surrounded by sea such as Europe, Africa or Asia

Ex: Africa is the second-largest continent in the world. 
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headquarters

the place where the main offices of a large company or organization are located

Ex: The company's headquarters are located in downtown New York City. 
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to promote

to help or support the progress or development of something

Ex: The manager worked to promote teamwork and collaboration within the team. 
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peacekeeping mission

the activity of keeping the peace by military forces (especially when international military forces enforce a truce between hostile groups or nations)

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neighboring
neighboring
[Adjective]

(of a place) close to another

Ex: The neighboring countries of Canada and the United States share the longest undefended border in the world. 
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to intervene

to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse

Ex: The teacher had to intervene when two students started arguing in the classroom. 
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to stand up for

to defend or support someone or something

Ex: She bravely stood up for her younger sibling against the school bullies. 
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gregorian calendar

the calendar introduced by Pope Gregory XII in 1582, as a modification for the Julian Calendar, presently used in many parts of the world

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heritage
heritage
[noun]

the customs, traditions, rituals, and behaviors that are inherited and preserved within a community or society over time

Ex: The festival celebrates our cultural heritage with traditional dances and music. 
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stunning
stunning
[Adjective]

causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact

Ex: The stunning landscape of the countryside was captured in the artist's painting. 
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landscape
landscape
[noun]

an area of scenery visible in a single view

Ex: The hikers admired the mountain landscape at sunrise. 
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