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Breadwinner Ch 1-10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chador | a full-length outer garment consisting of a large piece of cloth that is wrapped around the head and upper body leaving only the face exposed, worn by some Muslim women. |
| Forbade | refuse to allow |
| decreed | the order of something |
| burqas | a full-body garment worn by some Muslim women, covering the entire body and face with only a mesh screen over the eyes, symbolizing modesty, piety, or cultural identity |
| Intricate | very complicated or detailed. |
| Taliban | Islamist fundamentalist political and military organization in Afghanistan |
| Looter | a person who steals goods, typically during a war or riot. |
| Decree | an official order issued by a legal authority. |
| Hospitable | friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests. |
| Turban | a traditional headcovering created by winding cloth around the head, |
| Exhaustion | a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness that interferes with daily life, caused by factors like poor sleep |
| Collapse | fall down |
| Basin | a broad, bowl-shaped depression in the Earth's surface, acting as a natural container for water, sediment, or a drainage area for rivers. |
| 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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