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CF CH 13-15
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| custody | the keeping or charge of officers of the law |
| ordeal | an extremely severe or trying test, experience, or trial |
| fatal | causing or capable of causing death |
| camaraderie | a spirit of trust and goodwill among people closely associated in an activity or endeavor |
| indulgence | the act of satisfying one's wants |
| alliance | a merging of efforts or interests by persons, families, states, or organizations |
| mesmerizing | completely engrossing; captivating or fascinating |
| executed | murdered or assassinated, especially swiftly or with political motivation |
| abyss | a deep, immeasurable space, gulf, or cavity; vast chasm |
| procession | a line of persons or things moving in a formal or ceremonious manner |
| humiliated | to cause a painful loss of pride, self-respect, or dignity |
| salvage | to save from destruction, damage, ruin, or loss |
| ensemble | the entire costume of an individual |
| multitude | a great number |
| carnivorous | flesh-eating |
| revelation | something revealed or disclosed; usually something not known before |