| abduct |
to carry off or lead away by force; kidnap. |
| agony |
great or intense pain and suffering in the mind or body, usually over a long period of time. |
| audible |
heard or able to be heard. |
| demise |
the end of existence or operation. |
| hierarchy |
a body of persons or entities graded according to rank or level of authority. |
| mince |
to cut into very small, fine pieces. |
| muster |
to cause to come together; assemble. |
| notorious |
known for something bad. |
| refuge |
a place that protects from danger or difficulty. |
| region |
a large space or area. |
| sanctuary |
a holy or sacred place. |
| sermon |
a talk given during a religious service. |
| slander |
a false statement or statements made to hurt someone's reputation, or the act of making such statements. |
| speculation |
the act or process of thinking, wondering, or guessing about something. |
| surprisingly |
in a way or in an amount that is not expected. |