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Breadwinner ch 1-5

TermDefinition
chador a traditional full-body-length, open-front cloak or large cloth worn by many Muslim women
forbade to refuse to allow, prohibit, or order someone not to do something
decree is a formal, authoritative order issued by a person or group in power—such as a government, ruler, or court.
burqas a, loose, head-to-toe outer garment worn by some Muslim women in public to cover their entire body and face.
Intricate something with many, often small, interconnected parts or details that make it complex, delicate, or difficult to understand.
Taliban an Islamic fundamentalist political and militant group that rules Afghanistan
Looter a person who steals goods from stores, homes, or buildings during a chaotic event, such as a riot, war, or natural disaster.
Hospitable being friendly, welcoming, and generous toward guests or strangers, making them feel comfortable and at home.
Turban symbolizing deep religious, cultural, and personal meaning, particularly for Sikhs, where it signifies equality, honor, and a commitment to justice
Exhaustion a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, where a person has little to no energy left.
Collapse to fall down suddenly, cave in, or break apart, usually due to lack of support, damage, or pressure
Basin a dip or depression in the Earth's surface, typically shaped like a bowl with sides higher than the bottom, where water collects.
Sensible having or showing good sense, meaning being practical, reasonable, and showing sound judgment, often focusing on function and comfort over style
Eternity the state of infinite time that never ends, or existence entirely outside of time
Preoccupied being completely lost in thought, distracted, or deeply absorbed in something, often to the point of ignoring surroundings.
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