Use the word bank below to match the word with its description.(2 points)
Put responses in the correct input to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired input and insert the response. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can also be moved by dragging with a mouse.
"...cooking assailed our nostrils: waves of za'tr, of roast mutton, of fried aubergine, and mint-spiced salad washed over us in turn."
"They made her a soft bed on a slab of moonstone with layers of soft petals but the flowers wilted, Sita writhed and groaned and complained of everything..."
"We were served large dishes of fried potatoes, sliced aubergine in tomato sauce and diced slated cheese, and a bowl of pomegranates and watermelons. There was a heap of hot pitas in the centre of the table."
"...drum and cymbals issued forth, immediately followed by an Arab song, sung in a sweet plaintive voice, with delicate, floating trills."
"The crescent moon rose from behind the eastern mountains and the peaks of the gently stirring waves glistened in its feeble rays, intermingled with threads of light leaking from the houses of Manfalout scattered along the opposite bank."
za'tr: a type of spice or seasoning, often used in Middle Eastern cuisine
aubergine: another term for eggplant, a purple vegetable
mint-spiced salad: a salad flavored with mint
moonstone: a type of gemstone that is believed to have a connection to the moon
petals: the colorful, delicate parts of a flower
wilting: the process of a plant's leaves becoming limp and droopy
Sita: a character in a story who is experiencing discomfort or pain
pomegranates: a fruit with a tough outer layer and juicy, red seeds inside
pitas: a type of flatbread, often used in Mediterranean cuisine
drum and cymbals: musical instruments often used in Arab music
Arab song: a type of music or song that originates from Arab culture
plaintive voice: a sad or mournful sounding voice
delicate trills: small, musical sounds made with the voice
crescent moon: a moon phase that is shaped like a crescent or a curved sliver
gentle stirring waves: waves in a body of water that are moving softly or gently
Manfalout: a place or town located along a river bank.