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The Lottery Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| profusely | (adv) plentifully; in great amount |
| reprimands | (noun) Punishments |
| surveying | (verb) examining or looking at features carefully |
| reluctantly | (adv) hesitantly; as if unwilling |
| grasping | (verb) holding firmly; as if grabbing tightly |
| jovial | (adj) cheerful; overly happy or boisterous |
| paraphernalia | (noun) Equipment relating to a specific task |
| perfunctory | (adj) 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 | (adv) Irritably, impatient irritation |
| precisely | (adv) 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 |