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Ransom of Red Chief
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ransom | Payment demanded for the release of a person or property |
| comply | To act according to a command or request |
| diatribe | verbal attack; harsh criticism |
| impudent | bold and disrespectful |
| collaborate | To work together on a project |
| provisions | Necessary supplies, especially food |
| proposition | A suggested plan |
| commend | to praise |
| pervade | Spread through (dealing with smell) |
| palatable | Pleasant to the taste; agreeable |