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vocab: the lottery
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Profusely | plentifully; in great amount (adverb) |
| reprimands | punishments (noun) |
| surveying | examining or looking at carefully (verb) |
| reluctantly | hesitant; unwilling (adverb) |
| grasping | holding firmly (verb) |
| jovial | cheerful; happy (adjective) |
| paraphernalia | equipment (noun) |
| perfunctory | carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. (adjective) |
| scold | a women who nags or grumbles constantly (noun) |
| petulantly | Irritably, impatient irritation (adverb) |
| precisely | carefully (adverb) |
| consulted | sought (seek) advice or information (verb) |
| daintily | delicately (adverb) |
| ritual | a ceremonial or traditional act (noun) |
| desperately | hopelessly (adverb) |