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Breadwinner Ch 1-5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chador | a big, simple piece of cloth, often black, that some women and girls wear to cover their heads and bodies in public, like a long, open cloak held by their hands, |
| forbade | someone ordered that something must not be done |
| decreed | a powerful person, like a king or president, or a court officially orders or decides something, making it a rule or law |
| burqas | a special, loose-fitting piece of clothing that some Muslim women wear in public. |
| Intricate | something is super detailed and complicated, with lots of tiny parts or twists, |
| Taliban | is a powerful political and religious group that now rules the country of Afghanistan. |
| Looter | someone who steals things from stores or houses when things are chaotic |
| Decree | a formal, official order or rule made by someone with power, like a king, president, or judge, that everyone must follow, similar to a special law or a parent's firm command |
| Hospitable | being super friendly, warm, and generous to guests |
| Turban | a long piece of cloth wrapped around someone's head |
| Collapse | something falls down or breaks apart suddenly |
| Basin | a big, natural bowl in the Earth where water collects, or it can be a container you wash in, like a sink |
| Sensible | being smart and practical |
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