to be around something on all sides
to trace the existence or origin of something to a specific point in time
a society that has developed its own culture and institutions in a particular period of time or place
an area of scenery visible in a single view
including or consisting of many different types
to be or remain in a specific state or position
to bring something into a state of stability or harmony
a situation that allows one to have two different advantages at the same time
a collection of countries governed by a single authority
something that has been successfully done, particularly through hard work
to cover a significant distance or expanse
to increase the size, number, importance, or value of something
a long and artificial passage built and filled with water for ships to travel along or used to transfer water to other places
a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.
to experience or endure a process, change, or event
a country ruled by a king or queen whose powers are limited by law and elected officials hold most authority
the act of finding something for the first time and before others
the sphere of international politics, culture, or public attention where countries and major figures interact
the official laws and principles by which a country or state is governed
to update or improve something
the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life
to forcefully remove a person of authority or power from their position
the act or process of creating, founding, or bringing something into existence
the action or process of causing significant damage to something, rendering it unable to exist or continue in its normal state
involving a particular region or geographic area
a type of writing that uses special language, rhythm, and imagery to express emotions and ideas
in a way that surpasses or extends past a particular limit, point, or stage
a feeling of much respect for and approval of someone or something
to hold dear and deeply appreciate something or someone
related to Iran, its language, or people
to be subjected to or experience a particular reaction or feedback from others
a method or style of cooking that is specific to a country or region
food made with pieces of meat and vegetables roasted or grilled on fire, typically on a skewer
a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container
a plant with seeds, leaves, or flowers used for cooking or medicine, such as mint and parsley
a small, solid sugar cube used for sweetening beverages
to like being with someone and find their presence pleasant or enjoyable
the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group
(of vegetation) growing densely and looking strong and healthy
(of land or soil) able to produce crops or plants well
to get out of or avoid an unpleasant situation
offering exceptional comfort, high quality, and indulgence
to relax and stop worrying after being under stress
used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point
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
all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment
the pointed top of a mountain
a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air
to possess or exhibit a specific vertical height
to accept something as a challenge
a practice requiring experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands
an area of stores or a group of stores built together in one area
describing two or more things that are positioned next to each other
a large family group consisting of parents and children that might also include grandparents, aunts, or uncles
to regard highly and consider something as important, beneficial, or worthy of appreciation
| Middle East Vocabulary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | Saudi Arabia | Lebanon | Syria |
| Iraq | United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Yemen |
| Oman | |||
