to increase the size, number, importance, or value of something
(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 city or town near the sea where ships come to load and unload goods and passengers
involving a particular region or geographic area
the state of being dedicated to someone or something
to fall within the authority or control of someone or something
related to a country that controls another territory or country
to make something stay in the same state or condition
the capacity to be maintained for a long time and causing no harm to the environment
to cause something to remain in its original state without any significant change
the supreme authority of a state or governing body to govern itself without interference from external forces
used to express the cause or reason for a particular outcome
to acknowledge someone as the source, agent, or possessor of an action, achievement, or quality
a type of energy derived from natural sources that can be replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water
the physical and organizational assets, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and public services, that support economic activity and daily life
not favoring either side in a conflict, competition, debate, etc.
the general opinion that the public has about someone or something because of what they did in the past
a person who helps resolve conflicts or facilitates communication between two or more parties to reach an agreement or understanding
a country or person who tries to persuade other countries or people to stop quarreling or fighting
a mixture in which different elements are combined evenly
the customs, traditions, rituals, and behaviors that are inherited and preserved within a community or society over time
widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture
a loose cloak worn on official occasions or special ceremonies
to happen or exist alongside something else or at the same time
having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight
a short weapon with a pointed blade
a behavior that reflects a willingness to give, share, or help others without expecting anything in return
to deal with or behave toward someone or something in a particular way
to give someone a sign of welcoming or a polite word when meeting them
to improve or change the taste of a dish by adding spices, vegetables, etc. to it
(of food) easy to chew or cut
soaked in a seasoned liquid before cooking to add flavor or improve texture
showing a variety of distinct types or qualities
a hill of sand built by wind or water flow
a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region
(of land or terrain) rough, uneven, and often difficult to navigate, with features such as steep slopes or rocky surfaces
a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually
shaped into a series of flat levels built on a slope
a round fruit with a thick red skin, containing many red edible seeds that are of sour or sweet taste
having kept its original state, being clean and in great condition
(of an object) clear or thin enough for one to be able to see through it
the organisms that inhabit the oceans and other saltwater environments
a natural underwater structure formed by coral
the activity of swimming beneath the water's surface while breathing through a hollow tube named a snorkel
to try to do or accomplish something, particularly something difficult
to change something in order to add variety to it
the process of making or producing goods, especially in large quantities, typically using machinery or labor
the management of supplying labor and materials as needed for an operation or task
a person or thing that is highly valued or cherished for its exceptional qualities
a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land
a substance that treats injuries or illnesses
the boundary between land and water, particularly as seen on a map or from above
the right or opportunity to use something or benefit from it
a way from one place to another
extremely interesting or captivating
a building or group of buildings used by troops to protect an area
causing strong admiration or shock due to beauty or impact
a quick or partial view of something, often fleeting or incomplete
concerning or involving travel by sea, especially for work or adventure
over a great distance or in many places, often used to describe the extent of someone's search, travels, or influence
a person who designs or creates maps
the condition of needing someone or something for support, aid, or survival
a fragrant resin obtained from trees, traditionally used in incense and perfumes for its aromatic scent
| Middle East Vocabulary | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Iran | Saudi Arabia | Lebanon | Syria |
| Iraq | United Arab Emirates | Jordan | Yemen |
| Oman | |||
