Middle East Vocabulary - Saudi Arabia

a valuable stone that is cut and polished to be used in jewelry making

an environment in which many ideas and races are socially assimilated

to be the most noticeable or influential person or thing in a situation

representing the highest degree or most intense form of something

incredibly impressive or beautiful, often leaving one feeling amazed

a mound or ridge of sand that is typically formed by the wind, often found in deserts, coastal areas, or other regions with significant wind activity

an area of scenery visible in a single view

evoking a feeling of great respect, admiration, and sometimes fear

used to show that something happened or is true, even though there was a difficulty or obstacle that might have prevented it

having an unpleasant or rough nature, in a way that is difficult to endure

(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 large, important city that serves as a significant economic, political, or cultural center for a region or country

a central or focal point of activity, importance, or connection

to accomplish something challenging or seemingly impossible through extraordinary effort and determination

to experience or endure something, particularly a difficult or challenging situation

to have a starting point, origin, or foundation

deeply valued and held in high regard

treating guests or visitors with friendliness, warmth, and generosity

something that is done frequently or accepted as normal by many people

a loose cloak worn on official occasions or special ceremonies

a loose overgarment without sleeves fastened at the neck

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

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

to add flavorful seasonings to food

the business of using the land to grow and take care of crops and livestock

to cause something to disappear, end, or become impossible to continue

used to contrast with appearances or assumptions, emphasizing the actual state of affairs or the way things truly are

a small brown fruit with a sweet taste and a hard seed

a tall tree with a straight trunk and big leaves at the top that looks like an umbrella

(of an animal, child, or plant) to grow with strength, health, or energy

showing high quality, elegance, or achievement

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

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

(of an object) clear or thin enough for one to be able to see through it

a natural underwater structure formed by coral

a person or thing that is exceptionally outstanding

all wild animals, considered as a whole, living in the natural environment

a structure or a place that is historically important

an object or pattern that is made by cutting solid material

having extremely modern, innovative technology or design, often resembling what might be expected in the future

a type of energy derived from natural sources that can be replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water

having the latest and most advanced features or design

to change something in order to add variety to it

the condition of needing someone or something for support, aid, or survival

to create opportunities that lead to success

the first of a series of actions

a large park, with machines and games that are all related to a single concept, designed for public entertainment

either of the two external openings of the nose that one breathes through

a strong wind, mostly in a desert, that lifts particles of sand and blows them around

the state of being important or worthy of attention

someone who takes part in an activity

a route followed by traders (usually in caravans)

the creation of new ideas or concepts in the mind

a quick or partial view of something, often fleeting or incomplete

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

to have importance or value within a particular field, group, or context

morally and spiritually good, often connected with religion

an area of land on which something is, was, or will be constructed

a religious person who travels to a sacred place for a holy cause

a journey or religious expedition to a sacred place or shrine, typically undertaken for spiritual or religious reasons

having a great space or extent between two points

extremely important or essential

the act of exchanging or trading one thing for another