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Shirley Study S.
Vocabulary for "Shirley Jackson The Lottery"
Term | Definition |
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profusely | plentifully; in great amount |
reprimands | punishments |
surveying | examining or looking at carefully |
reluctantly | hesitant; unwilling |
grasping | holding firmly |
jovial | cheerful;happy |
paraphernalia | equipment |
perfunctory | carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection |
scold | a woman who nags or grumbles constantly |
petulantly | irritably, impatient irritation |
precisely | carefully |
consulted | sought (seek) advice or information |
daintily | delicately |
ritual | a ceremonial or traditional |
desperately | hopelessly |