A language that is the official language of several countries of North Africa and the Middle East, as well as the religion of Islam.

A system of laws, operative in some Arab countries, based on the Muslim religion and especially the holy book of Islam, the Koran.

To focus all one's thoughts or efforts on.

Essential nutrients that do not yield energy, but that are required for growth and proper functioning of the body.

the ability to store and retrieve information over time

to cause inconvenience

particular and exact

approval to do something

by bad luck

hunch up shoulders to express uncertainty

said in a low, unclear way

past tense of shake

in a clumsy or uncomfortable way, often due to embarrassment

sticking out

sloppy writing that is hard to read

not able to be recognized or identified