Inheritance Games Chapters 1-10 vocabulary

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What does the word 'benevolent' mean?

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Desiring to help others; charitable

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What is the meaning of 'enigmatic'?

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Mysterious and difficult to understand.

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Define 'heirloom'.

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A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.

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What does 'cunning' refer to?

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Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

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What is the definition of 'legacy'?

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Something handed down by a predecessor.

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What does 'trepidation' mean?

Back

A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen.

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Define 'paranoia'.

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An irrational and persistent feeling that people are out to harm you.

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What does 'intrigue' mean in a narrative context?

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A secret plan or scheme, often involving deception.

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What is the meaning of 'affluent'?

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Having a great deal of money; wealthy.

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Define 'dilemma'.

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A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.