Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Breadwinner Ch 1-10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chador | a long, loose, cape-like cloth or cloak worn by many Muslim women, particularly in Iran, to cover their hair and body when in public |
| forbade | to say "no" to something, or to order that someone must not do, eat, or touch something |
| decreed | a powerful, official rule or decision made by a leader, such as a king, president, or judge, that must be followed like a law |
| burqas | It covers them from the top of their head all the way down to their feet |
| Intricate | something is very detailed, complicated, and has many small parts that fit together. |
| Taliban | is a group of men who have taken control of the government in Afghanistan |
| Looter | a person who steals items from stores, homes, or buildings during a time of chaos, such as a riot, war, or natural disaster. |
| Decree | an official rule or command issued by someone in charge |
| Hospitable | being friendly, welcoming, and generous to guests or strangers |
| Turban | a long piece of cloth wrapped around the head to cover hair. |
| Exhaustion | the feeling of being extremely tired and having no energy left |
| Collapse | to fall down, cave in, or break apart suddenly, often because something is weak, damaged, or too heavy. |
| Basin | a low-lying, bowl-shaped area on the Earth's surface where water collects |
| Sensible | making smart, safe, and practical choices based on good judgment rather than just feelings. |
| Eternity | a span of time that has no beginning and absolutely no |
| preoccupied | having your mind so focused on one thing—like a thought, worry, or task—that you don't notice what is happening around you |
Created by:
user-2008118