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Ch 6-10
Blood on the River
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| perseverance | persistent determination |
| converge | move or draw together |
| writhe | move in a twisting or contorted motion |
| faction | conflict between members of the same organization |
| teeming | abundantly filled with especially living things |
| descry | catch sight of |
| torrent | a violently fast stream of water or other liquid |
| oblige | provide a service or favor for somone |
| ill-fated | marked by or promising bad fortune |
| gloat | dwell on with satisfaction |
| desolate | having a few or no inhabitants |
| disdainful | having or showing arrogant superiority |
| disembark | exit from a ship, vehicle, or aircraft |
| contrive | make or work out a plan for; devise |
| palisade | a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground |