US Soldier Wins Right to Follow Sikh Religious Traditions

turban – n. a head covering that is worn especially by men in some parts of the Middle East and in southern Asia and that is made of a long cloth wrapped around the head

appearance – n. the way that someone or something looks

excruciating – adj. causing great mental or physical pain

justify – v. to prove or show something to be just, right, or reasonable

beard(s) – n. the hair that grows on a man's cheeks and chin

exemption – n. freedom from being required to do something that others are required to do

gas mask – n. a mask used to protect the face and lungs against poisonous gases

active-duty – n. full-time service in the police or armed forces

attorney – n. a person whose job is to guide and assist people in matters relating to the law

unit(s) – n. a single thing, person, or group that is a part of something larger

deploy – v. to organize and send out people or things to be used for a particular purpose

seal – v. to close something tightly so that air or liquid cannot get in or out

helmet(s) – n. a hard hat that is worn to protect your head

extraordinary – adj. extremely good or impressive