a rhythmic pattern used as a tool for temporal organization in Cuban music

a person who rules the country with total authority

a head covering worn by Muslim women

 ceremony of a Jewish boy who has reached the age of 13 and can take part in religious activities

unreasonably or obsessively anxious, suspicious, or mistrustful.

immobile or unresponsive

uncontrolled movement

violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred

something big and powerful