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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chador | A full-body, cape-like cloak, typically black, worn by women in some parts of the Middle East, especially Iran, as a symbol of modesty in Islamic culture |
| Forbade | order (someone) not to do something. |
| Decreed | A legal proclamation, usually issued by a head of state, judge, royal figure, or other relevant authorities, according to certain procedures |
| burqas | A full-body outer garment worn by some Muslim women, covering the entire body and face, with only a mesh screen for the eyes to see through |
| Intricate | something with many complexly arranged, delicate, or interconnected parts, often making it detailed, elaborate, or difficult to follow. |
| Taliban | An Islamic fundamentalist, political, and military organization that currently controls Afghanistan. |
| Looter | A person who steals goods from stores, homes, or buildings during a time of chaos, such as a riot, natural disaster, or war. |
| Decree | A formal, authoritative, and legally binding order issued by a government leader, court, or authority figure. |
| Hospitable | Being friendly, generous, and welcoming to guests or strangers |
| Turban | A type of headwear made from a long, single piece of cloth wrapped around the head or a cap |
| Exhaustion | a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness that impacts daily functioning and includes symptoms like chronic tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and muscle weakness |
| Collapse | sudden failure, falling in, or caving in of a structure, system, or person, often due to loss of support, intense pressure, or exhaustion |
| 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 | a statement or course of action chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit. |
| Eternity | infinite or unending time. |
| Preoccupied | engrossed in thought; distracted. |
| Foreign | refers to people, places, or things from another country |
| Fringe | an outer edge, border, or margin of something |
| Gingerly | acting with extreme care, caution, or delicacy, often to avoid pain, damage, or noise |
| Stammer | a speech fluency disorder characterized by involuntary pauses, hesitations, and the repetition of sounds, syllables, or words. |
| Gruff | a low, harsh, or hoarse voice, as well as an abrupt, unfriendly, or stern manner or demeanor. |
| Disguise | altering one's appearance, voice, or nature to conceal identity or mislead, often using costumes or masks. |
| Embedded | something firmly fixed, enclosed, or incorporated into a surrounding mass or system, acting as an integral part of a larger whole. |
| Curse | a solemn utterance, spell, or invoked wish intended to bring evil, harm, misfortune, or destruction upon a person, place, or object, often relying on supernatural forces |
| Vendors | an individual or business that sells goods or services to other businesses (B2B) or directly to consumers (B2C) |
| Embroidery | the art or process of decorating fabric, leather, or other materials using a needle and thread/yarn to create raised, ornamental designs. |
| Distinctive | a special quality, feature, or trait that makes a person or thing easily recognizable, unique, and different from others |
| Dawdle/dawdling | to move slowly, waste time, idle, or loiter, often taking longer than necessary to complete a task or journey |
| Relent/relented | to soften in attitude, become more forgiving, or yield to a demand after previously resisting |
| Latrine | a simple, often non-flush, outdoor toilet consisting of a pit excavated in the ground, commonly used in military, camping, or emergency sanitation situations to safely contain human waste and prevent disease |
| Collide | the violent, often unexpected, coming together of two or more objects, causing them to strike or crash into one another. |
| Routine | a sequence of actions regularly followed, often at specific times, designed to build structure, efficiency, and habits |
| Escort | a person, vehicle, or group accompanying another to provide protection, guidance, or courtesy |
| Gesture /gesturing | A gesture (noun) is a movement of the body, particularly the hands, arms, or head, used to express ideas, emotions, or intentions, often accompanying speech. Gesturing (verb) is the act of making these motions |
| Unearth | to discover, uncover, or bring to light something that was hidden, forgotten, or buried, either literally (digging up) or figuratively (finding information) |
| Sever | to cut off, break, or forcibly separate something |
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