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Lottery Vocabulary
"The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| profusely | plentifully: in great amount |
| reprimands | punishments |
| surveying | examining or looking at features carefully |
| reluctantly | hesitantly: as if unwilling |
| grasping | holding firmly; as if grabbing tightly |
| jovial | cheerful; overly happy or boisterous |
| paraphernalia | equipment relating to a specific task |
| perfunctory | carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection |
| scold | an old-fashioned term for a woman who nags or grumbles constantly; always criticizing |
| petulantly | irritably, impatient, irritation |
| precisely | carefully, in fine detail |
| consulted | sought advice or info |
| daintily | delicately, in a small gentle way |
| ritual | a ceremonial or traditional act |