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Vocab - The Lottery
| 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 |