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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.
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