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The Lottery Vocab 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Profusely | adverb, plentifully; in great amount |
| Reprimands | noun, punishments |
| Surveying | verb, examining or looking at carefully |
| Reluctantly | adverb, hesitant; unwilling |
| Grasping | verb, holding firmly |
| Jovial | adjective, cheerful; happy |
| Paraphernalia | noun, equipment |
| Perfunctory | adjective, carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection |
| Scold | noun, a woman who nags or grumbles constantly |
| Petulantly | adverb, irritably, impatient irritation |
| Precisely | adverb, carefully |
| Consulted | verb, sought ( seek) advice or information |
| Daintily | adverb, delicately |
| Ritual | noun, a ceremonial or traditional act |
| Desperately | adverb, hopelessly |