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malala part two
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| sobbing | cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasp |
| disapprove | have or express an unfavorable opinion about something |
| imam | the person who leads prayers in a mosque. |
| sermon | a talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service and based on a passage from the Bible. |
| dictate | lay down authoritatively; prescribe. |
| charisma | compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others |
| campaign | work in an organized and active way toward a particular goal, typically a political or social one |
| haram | forbidden or proscribed by Islamic law. |
| sanctuary | a place of refuge or safety. harbor |
| militancy | the use of confrontational or violent methods in support of a political or social cause. |
| extremism | the holding of extreme political or religious views; fanaticism. |
| quaking | shake or tremble. |
| dispute | a disagreement, argument, or debate. |
| petty | of little importance; trivial. |
| exile | the state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons. |
| curfew | a regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours, typically at night. |
| fitful | active or occurring spasmodically or intermittently; not regular or steady. |
| swarming | of insects move in or form a swarm. |
| ineffective | not producing any significant or desired effect. |
| imposed | force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place. |
| dine | eat dinner. |
| mourber | a person who attends a funeral as a relative or friend of the dead person. |
| static | lacking in movement, action, or change, especially in a way viewed as undesirable or uninteresting. |
| hevan | a place of safety or refuge. |
| Broadcast | a radio or television program or transmission. |
| Vaccination | treatment with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease; inoculation. |
| Menacingly | in a way that suggests the presence of danger; threateningly. |
| ploy | a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage. |
| Turban | a man's headdress, consisting of a long length of cotton or silk wound around a cap or the head, worn especially by Muslims and Sikhs. |
| Militant | combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause, and typically favoring extreme, violent, or confrontational methods. |
| hostage | a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition. |
| Studious | spending a lot of time studying or reading. |
| gallop | (of a horse) go at the pace of a gallop |
| Devotee | a strong believer in a particular religion or god. |
| Polio | short for poliomyelitis. an infectious viral disease that affects the central nervous system and can cause temporary or permanent paralysis. |
| edict | an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority. |
| Infidels | a person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one's own. |
| Siege | a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside. |
| Cowered | crouch down in fear. |
| ejected | force or throw (something) out, typically in a violent or sudden way. |
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