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Key Natural Landmarks Vocabulary - Dead Sea

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Key Natural Landmarks Vocabulary
lake
lake
[noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: They had a picnic by the side of the lake.
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to lie
to lie
[Verb]

to occupy a particular place

Ex: The lake lies in the middle of the forest.
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Israel
Israel
[noun]

a country in Western Asia on the Mediterranean Sea

Ex: The Dead Sea in Israel is famous for its healing properties .
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west bank
west bank
[noun]

an area between Israel and Jordan on the west bank of the Jordan river; populated largely by Palestinians

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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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salty
salty
[Adjective]

containing salt or having a taste that is like salt

Ex: The cheese had a salty flavor that complemented the wine .
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in fact
in fact
[Adverb]

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

Ex: He told me he did n't know her ; in fact, they are close friends .
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deep
deep
[Adjective]

having a great distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: They drilled a hole that was two meters deep to reach the underground pipes .
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saltwater
saltwater
[noun]

water containing salts

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about
about
[Adverb]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

Ex: The meeting should start in about ten minutes .
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point
point
[noun]

a precise or identifiable position within a continuum, sequence, or process

Ex: The team identified a turning point in their strategy that led to success.
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Earth
Earth
[noun]

a big round mass covered in land and water, on which we all live

Ex: We should take care of the Earth by reducing our waste.
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to float
to float
[Verb]

to remain on or near the surface of a liquid without sinking to the bottom

Ex: As the ice melted , the chunks would float in the drink , cooling it without diluting the flavor too quickly .
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to hold
to hold
[Verb]

to bear the weight of something or someone

Ex: The thick chains are capable of holding the heavy chandelier .
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to sink
to sink
[Verb]

to go under below the surface of a particular substance such as water, sand, tar, mud, etc.

Ex: The rain was so intense that the backyard started to flood, causing some of the plants to sink in the rising water.
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: They were excited to visit the theme park and experience the thrilling rides and attractions .
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salt
salt
[noun]

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

Ex: We bought a bag of coarse sea salt from the specialty store.
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mineral
mineral
[noun]

a solid and natural substance that is not produced in the body of living beings but its intake is necessary to remain healthy

Ex: The doctor recommended supplements to ensure she gets enough essential minerals.
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visitor
visitor
[noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: As a tourist destination , the city attracts millions of visitors each year , eager to explore its attractions and culture .
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to cover
to cover
[Verb]

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

Ex: The bookshelf was used to cover the hole in the wall until repairs could be made .
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mud
mud
[noun]

earth that has become wet

Ex: Mud baths are believed to have therapeutic benefits for the skin, drawing out impurities and leaving it feeling soft and rejuvenated.
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health
health
[noun]

the general condition of a person's mind or body

Ex: He decided to take a break from work to focus on his health and well-being .
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creature
creature
[noun]

any living thing that is able to move on its own, such as an animal, fish, etc.

Ex: The night came alive with the sounds of nocturnal creatures like owls , bats , and frogs , signaling the start of their active period .
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bacteria
bacteria
[noun]

(microbiology) single-celled microorganisms that can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and living organisms, and can be beneficial, harmful, or neutral

Ex: Proper handwashing helps prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses .
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algae
algae
[noun]

plants without true roots, leaves, or stems, which grow in or near a body of water, such as seaweeds

Ex: The scientists studied various types of algae to understand their potential for biofuel production .
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Bible
Bible
[noun]

the holy book of Christianity that consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament

Ex: The Bible has been translated into numerous languages, making it accessible to many.
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used to
used to
[Verb]

used to say that something happened frequently or constantly in the past but not anymore

Ex: We used to go on family vacations to the beach every summer.
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the ocean
the ocean
[noun]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Ex: The sailors navigated the ocean using the stars .
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time
time
[noun]

(plural) used to show multiplication or comparison of quantities

Ex: The updated design uses two times less material.
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easily
easily
[Adverb]

in a way that something is done without much trouble or exertion

Ex: The team won the match easily.
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