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Breadwinner Ch 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chador | It covers your whole body and face. |
| forbade | refuse to allow (something). |
| decreed | order (something) by decree. |
| burqas | a long, loose garment covering the whole body from head to feet, worn in public by some Muslim women. |
| intricate | very complicated or detailed. |
| Talibian | a person who makes people feel miserable. |
| looter | a person who steals goods, typically during a war or riot. |
| hospitable | friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests. |
| turban | a man's headdress, consisting of a long length of cotton or silk wound around a cap or the head, worn especially by Muslims and Sikhs. |
| Exhaustion | the action or state of using something up or of being used up completely. |
| Collapse | (of a person) fall down and become unconscious, typically through illness or injury. |
| Basin | a bowl for washing, typically attached to a wall and having faucets connected to a water supply; a washbasin. |
| Sensible | (of an object) practical and functional rather than decorative. |
| Eternity | infinite or unending time. |
| preoccupied | engrossed in thought; distracted. |
| Routine | a predictable, daily plan or sequence of activities that happens at the same time and in the same order, |
| Dawdling | moving, acting, or getting ready very slowly, often wasting time instead of doing tasks like getting dressed, eating, or cleaning up |
| Latrine | a simple, outdoor toilet, often just a hole dug in the ground, used in places without running water, such as campsites, parks, or emergency areas. |
| Escort | a person, such as a parent, teacher, or staff member, who accompanies a child to ensure they safely reach their destination, such as walking to school, riding a bus, or attending an event. |
| gesturing | the act of using body movements—specifically hands, arms, head, or facial expressions—to communicate, emphasize ideas, or express feelings without words. |
| Objections | An objection is a way of saying "No!" |
| Intact | something is whole, complete, and has not been broken, damaged, or changed. |
| Unhearth | the stone or brick floor of a fireplace, often extending into the room, |
| Uttering | to say something, speak words, or make a sound with your voice. |
| severed | to be completely cut off, broken, or separated from something else. |