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Breadwinner Ch 1-10

Breadwinner Ch 1- 10

TermDefinition
chador (7) a long, flowing, full-body cloak worn by women, leaving the face out, primarily in Iran and surrounding regions,
forbade (7) refuse to allow
decreed (16) official, authoritative order, command, or judicial decision that settles a matter definitively. It signifies a formal act—often by a government, court, or leader—prescribing
burqas (17) a loose, enveloping outer garment worn by some Muslim women in public, covering the entire body from head to ground, including the face
Intricate (28) something is extremely complex, detailed, and has many interwoven parts, making it hard to understand or follow
Taliban Afghan political and militant organization that controls Afghanistan and has an ideology based on Islamic fundamentalism and Pashtun nationalism
Looter (28) Someone who takes advantage of a chaotic situation to steal things
Decree an official order issued by a legal authority.
Hospitable (32) someone who is friendly, welcoming, and generous toward guests or strangers, fostering a comfortable and warm environment
Turban (34) a traditional head covering, primarily worn by men in parts of South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia, consisting of a long cloth wound around the head or a cap
Exhaustion a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, characterized by a complete depletion of energy and strength
Collapse fall down or in; give way or become unconscious, typically through illness or injury.
Basin a bowl for washing
Sensible chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.
Eternity infinite or unending time.
preoccupied engrossed in thought; distracted.
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