| epicenter |
the point on the earth's surface directly above the central source of an earthquake. |
| Equatorial Guinea |
a country near the equator on the west central coast of Africa, between Gabon and Cameroon. The capital of Equatorial Guinea is Malabo. |
| essence |
that which makes something what it is; central nature. [1/2 definitions] |
| federal |
having to do with a system of government that unites several states under a central government. The states have their own governments, yet they recognize the rule of the central government as well. [2 definitions] |
| focus |
to direct or devote (one's attention or efforts) to a central point or task. [1/6 definitions] |
| forum |
the central place in ancient Roman cities where people gathered for business and public meetings. [1/2 definitions] |
| fundamental |
basic; central; serving as a foundation. [1/2 definitions] |
| fundamentally |
in central or important ways. |
| Ganges |
a river that flows through northern India and central Bangladesh into the Indian Ocean. |
| Ganges River |
a river that flows through northern India and central Bangladesh into the Indian Ocean. The Ganges River is especially important to the people of India and plays an important role in the religion of Hinduism. |
| Germany |
a country in central, northern Europe. Germany was divided into East and West Germany from 1949 to 1990. Berlin is the capital of Germany. |
| gopher |
a small rodent with gray or brown fur and a short tail. Gophers live in burrows and tunnel underground to look for food. They are also called pocket gophers, because they have pouches outside their cheeks where they carry food and nesting material. Gophers live in Central and North America. |
| Guatemala |
a country in Central America. Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala. |
| hare |
a small mammal with long ears. Hares are large rabbits with very strong back legs used for jumping. Various kinds of hares live in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North and Central America. |
| Honduras |
a country in Central America. Tegucigalpa is the capital of Honduras. |
| hub |
a central location around which activity happens. [1/2 definitions] |
| Hungary |
a country in central Europe. Budapest is the capital of Hungary. |
| hurricane |
a powerful storm with heavy rains and winds that blow in a circle at 73 miles per hour or more. Hurricanes form in the West Indian region of the Atlantic Ocean or in the eastern part of the Pacific Ocean near Mexico and Central America. |
| iguana |
a large lizard found mostly in the warmer parts of Central and South America. Many iguanas have a ridge of spines down the middle of the back. Unlike other lizards, iguanas eat only plants. |
| jaguar |
a large mammal with short yellow fur and black rings. Jaguars are carnivores that hunt or fish for food. They live in the southern United States and Central and South America. Jaguars are closely related to lions, tigers, and other big cats. They are sometimes called panthers. |
| Javanese |
the language of central Java. [1/2 definitions] |