Inheritance Games Chapters 1-10

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contention

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a heated disagreement

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actuarial

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relating to the calculation of insurance risks

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extol

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to praise enthusiastically

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intermittently

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occurring at irregular intervals

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impetus

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a force that makes something happen

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pithy

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concise and forcefully expressive

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philanthropist

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a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others

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reiterate

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to say something again or a number of times

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chagrin

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distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated

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perfunctory

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carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection