Describing Places
Describing People
Describing Food
Culture & Tradition
Big & Beautiful
100

Very, very old; from a long, long time ago.

What is ancient?

100

Willing to give more of something (food, money, time) than is expected.

What is generous?

100

Having a strong, hot flavor from chili peppers or spices.

What is spicy?

100

A public celebration with music, dance, and food.

What is festival?
100

So beautiful it takes your breath away.

What is breathtaking?

200

A place that is very busy and full of people and activity.

What is bustling/vibrant?

200

A person who is kind and nice to others; easy to talk to.

What is friendly?

200

A basic food that people eat every day, like rice, bread, or beans.

What is staple?
200

The traditions, customs, and history passed from parents to children.

What is heritage?

200

Very large in area or size; huge and wide.

What is vast?

300

Calm, quiet, and peaceful.

What is serene?

300

Feeling good about yourself, your family, or your country.

What is proud?

300

A style or method of cooking from a particular country or region.

What is cuisine?

300

Something people do the same way every time, often for cultural or religious reasons.

what is ritual?

300

Very large, heavy, and solid.

What is massive?

400

Perfectly clean and untouched; like new.

What is pristine?

400

Welcoming and friendly to guests and strangers.

What is hospitable?

400

The combination of two or more different cooking traditions.

What is fusion?

400

A family member who lived long ago, like a great-grandparent.

What is ancestor?

400

Bright yellow like the metal gold; shining warmly.

What is golden?

500

Having a lot of healthy, green plants and trees.

What is lush?

500

Able to get better quickly after something difficult.

What is resilient?

500

Tasting salty or spicy, not sweet.

What is tangy?

500

The state of living together peacefully at the same time.

What is coexistence?

500

Shining with a bright, reflected light.

What is glittering?