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ransom - A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a someone held as a prisoner.

The family was able to raise the large sum of money that was demanded as ransom for their son.

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insurrection - A violent revolt against a government

In October 1917, Lenin led a Bolshevik insurrection that overthrew the Russian government.

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showdown - A final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute

In the Wild West, a final showdown between the good guys and bad guys was how they settled their differences.

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booty - Not showing or feeling interest or concern about something.

When the pirates discovered the valuable booty in the lower rooms of the ship, they divided it among themseles and returned home.

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havoc - Widespread destruction

The city's inhabitants walked through the destructive havoc caused by the falling bombs.

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mayhem - Violent and chaotic disorder

After the National Guard shot the protesting students and fired tear gas in Kent State, it was mayhem as the students ran in all directions.

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invasion - when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country:

World War II started with the invasion of Poland by Germany on September 1, 1939.

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massacre - An act of killing a lot of people

The army investigated what seemed like a massacre of innocent villagers

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atrocity - An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury

In a terrible atrocity, after winning the battle the victorious army set fire to the enemy's village, killing most of its inhabitants.

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blitz - Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz

The soldiers blitzed the enemy before they were able to stop the attack.