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impending – adj. happening or likely to happen soon
chastise – v. to criticize someone for doing something wrong
succession – n. the act or process of getting a title or right after the person who had that position or right before you has died or is no longer able or permitted to have it
throne – n. a ceremonial chair of a ruler
gamble – v. to play games of chance for money
specifically – adv. used to point out the exact identity, purpose, or use of something
bookmaker – n. a person who decides how likely it is that an event will take place
