All terms in this list:

catharsis: an emotional or psychological cleansing that brings relief or renewal

caucus: a meeting of the members of a political party to make decisions; to assemble in or hold a caucus

cerebral: of or relating to the brain or the intellect

certify: to confirm formally; verify

chasm: a deep opening in the earth's surface; a gorge; differences of opinion, interests, loyalties

chattel: an item of personal , movable property; slave

chide: to scold; to voice disapproval

chronic: continuing for a long time; continuous

circa: at, in or of approximately; at an estimated historical time period

citadel: a fortress overlooking a city; a stronghold