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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. |