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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chador | head covering, veil, and shawl usually by Muslim women |
| forbid | to order not to do |
| burqa | a loose enveloping garment that covers the face and body and is worn in public by certain Muslim women |
| intricate | having many complexly interrelating parts, elements, or considerations |
| taliban | Islamic militia in Afghanistan |
| looter | one that loots |
| decree | an order or decision given by one in authority |
| hospitable | offering a pleasant or healthful environment |
| turbin | a head covering worn especially by Muslims and made of a long cloth wrapped around the head or around a cap |
| exaughstian | the state of being exhausted |
| collapse | to break down completely |
| basin | a wide usually round container with sloping or curving sides for holding liquids |
| sensible | possible to take in by the senses or by reason or understanding |
| eternity | possible to take in by the senses or by reason or understanding |
| preoccupy | to take possession of before another |