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8th Grade Reading

I Am Malala Vocabulary Part 2: Chapters 6-10

DefinitionTerm
a title of various Muslim leaders; the person who leads prayers in a mosque. Imam (I-mom)
having or showing high moral standards. virtuous
forbidden by Islamic law. haram
describe in an idealized or unrealistic fashion; make something seem better or more appealing than it really is. romanticized
compelling attractiveness or charm charisma
an extremist militant organization. al-Qaeda
a military operation in which forces surround a town or building with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside. siege
being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble. refuge
an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority. edict
a punishment in which the victim is hit repeatedly with a whip or stick. flogging
a person who does not believe in religion or who adheres to a religion other than one’s own. infidel
hold royal office; rule as king or queen. reign
inflict revenge on someone exacted
a plastic unit containing a length of audiotape, videotape, film, etc. for insertion into a recorder or playback device. cassette
a person who is very committed to and enthusiastic about someone or something. devotee
a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in pursuit of political aims. terrorist
the holding of extreme political or religious views; fanaticism. extremism
the use of confrontational or violent methods in support of a political or social cause. militancy
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise. din
active or restless. fitful
bombard with shells (explosives; bombs). shelling
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