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Caucus

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A meeting of the members of a political party to make decisions

To assemble in or hold a caucus

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Catharsis

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An emotional or psychological cleansing that brings relief or renewal

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Cerebral

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Of or relating to the brain or intellect

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Certify

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To confirm formally

Verify

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Chasm

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A deep opening in the earths surface 
A gorge 
Difference of opinion 
Interests 
Loyalties
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Chattel

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An item of personal movable property

Slave

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Chide

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To scold

To voice disapproval

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Chronic

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Continuing for a long time

Continuous

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Circa

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At
In or of approximately
At an estimated historical time period

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Citadel

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A fortress overlooking a city a strong hold

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