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The Lottery Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| profusely | adverb: plentifully; in great amount |
| reprimands | noun: Punishments |
| surveying | verb: examining or looking at features carefully |
| reluctantly | adverb: hesitantly; as if unwilling |
| grasping | verb: holding firmly; as if grabbing tightly |
| jovial | adjective: cheerful; overly happy or boisterous |
| paraphernalia | noun: Equipment relating to a specific task |
| perfunctory | adjective: carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection (without thought). |
| scold | noun: An old-fashioned term for a woman who nags or grumbles constantly; always criticizing |
| petulantly | adverb: Irritably, impatient irritation |
| precisely | adverb: Carefully, in fine detail |
| consulted | verb: sought (seek) advice or information |
| daintily | adverb: Delicately, in a small and gentle way. |
| ritual | noun: a ceremonial or traditional act |