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Breadwinner Ch 1-9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chador | Full length cover for Muslim or Hindu women. It covers their body and head but not their face. |
| forbade | to command someone not to do something, to prohibit something with authority, or to make something impossible or prevent it from happening. |
| decreed | something was officially ordered, commanded, or decided by someone with authority, like a ruler, government, or judge, making it a formal, authoritative command or ruling that must be followed, often with legal force. |
| burqas | a simple, full-body garment worn by some Muslim women, covering the entire body and face, with only a mesh screen to see through, providing maximum privacy in public. |
| Intricate | having many complex, interconnected parts or details, making something elaborate, detailed, or difficult to understand at first glance |
| Taliban | Arabic word for "students" |
| Looter | someone who steals goods from stores, homes, or other places, typically taking advantage of a chaotic situation like a riot, natural disaster, war, or breakdown of law and order, often stealing things that aren't nailed down |
| Decree | a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge) |
| Hospitable | being friendly, warm, and generous in welcoming and treating guests or strangers |
| Turban | a long piece of cloth wrapped around the head, often over a cap, worn as traditional headwear by people in many cultures, particularly Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu men, symbolizing faith, identity, and honor, but it can also refer to a brimless, draped fabric |
| Exhaustion | a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness, a complete lack of energy, or the feeling of being utterly worn out from overexertion, like after intense work or a marathon, leaving someone completely depleted. |
| Collapse | to fall down suddenly, cave in, or break down completely |
| Basin | a bowl-shaped depression in the Earth's surface, often holding water, or a large area of land drained by a river and its tributaries |
| Sensible | having or showing good sense, being practical, reasonable, and making wise, sound judgments |
| Eternity | time without end, infinite duration, or a state of timelessness |
| preoccupied | being deeply absorbed in thought, often to the point of not noticing other things, or having excessive, constant thoughts about something, like worries or a particular person/topic. |
| Routine | a regular, predictable sequence of actions or a standard way of doing things, often done automatically or without much thought |
| Dawdling | taking more time than necessary to do something, moving or acting very slowly, wasting time, or lingering idly |
| Latrine | a simple toilet facility, often a hole in the ground or a trench, used for human waste disposal, common in military camps, emergencies, or outdoor settings like campsites, focusing on basic sanitation rather than modern plumbing. |
| Escort | someone who accompanies another person for guidance, protection, or as a companion |
| gesturing | using movements of the hands, arms, head, or body to express an idea, feeling, or intention, often to emphasize speech or communicate nonverbally, like waving hello or pointing to something. |
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