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Malala pt.2 vobac
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Siege | a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, |
| Cowered | crouch down in fear. |
| ejected | force or throw (something) out |
| Sobbing | cry noisily, making loud, convulsive gasps. |
| infidels | a person who does not believe in religion |
| Edicts | an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority. |
| Devotee | a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone |
| Polio | short for poliomyelitis. |
| Gallop | the fastest pace of a horse or other quadruped, |
| Studious | spending a lot of time studying |
| Hostage | a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment |
| Ploy | a cunning plan |
| Menacingly | in a way that suggests the presence of danger |
| Credentials | a qualification, achievement, personal quality, |
| Sermon | a talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service |
| Haram | forbidden |
| Ignorance | lack of knowledge |
| Sanctuary | place of refuge |
| Dictate | lay down authoritatively |
| Charisma | a divinely conferred power or talent. |
| Virtuous | having or showing high moral standards. |
| trauma | a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. |
| Turban | a man's headdress, consisting of a long length of cotton |
| Imam | the person who leads prayers in a mosque. |
| Campaign | a series of military operations intended to achieve a particular objective |
| Romanticized | deal with or describe in an idealized or unrealistic fashion |
| Vaccination | treatment with a vaccine to produce immunity against a disease |
| Disapprove | have or express an unfavorable opinion about something |
| Innovative | (of a product, idea, etc.) featuring new methods. |
| Broadcast | transmit (a program or some information) by radio or television. |
| Militant | combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause, |