Breadwinner: Ch. 1-Ch. 8 Vocab

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Clothing worn by women and girls to cover hair and shoulders, worn outside.

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chador

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To not allow something.

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forbid

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To carry and sell goods, often by shouting.

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hawk (hawked)

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Religious extremist group that took control of Afghanistan in the 1990s.

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Taliban

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Official order by legal authority.

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decree

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A narrow mattress used in Afghan homes instead of chairs or beds.

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toshak

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A complex network of paths; a maze.

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labyrinth

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A long, tent-like garment mandated by the Taliban for women outdoors, covering them completely with a mesh screen over the eyes.

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burqa

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Being friendly and welcoming to guests.

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hospitable

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Afghan bread - flat, long or round.

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nan