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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chador | full length cover for Muslim or Hindu women. It covers their head and body but not their face |
| forbade | refuse to allow |
| decreed | order (something) by decree. |
| burqus | a long loose garmet covering the whole body from head to feet, worn in public by some Muslim women. |
| intricate | complicated or detailed. |
| taliban | Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, is a politicala militant group |
| looter | person who steals goods, during war, or riot. |
| decree | official order issued by a legal authority |
| hospitable | friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests. |
| turban | man's headdress consisting long length of cotton or silk |
| exhaustion | a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, characterized by a complete depletion of energy and strength. It often results from prolonged stress, overexertion, or lack of rest |
| collapse | structure fall down |
| basin | bowl for washing |
| sensible | (of a statement or course of action) chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit. |
| eternity | state of existence |
| preoccupied | engrossed in thought; distracted. |
| routine | a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program. |
| dawdling | moving, acting, or working slowly and aimlessly, |
| latrine | a toilet or outhouse, especially a communal one in a camp or barracks. |
| escort | An escort is a person who accompanies another to social events, or a guide/guard who provides protection, often for a fee. The term refers to both the act of accompanying someone (verb) |
| gesturing | direct or invite (someone) to move somewhere specified. |
| heroine | a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. |