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Refusal & Lottery
Vocabulary from The Refusal by Franz Kafka & The Lottery
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| desolate | empty or sad |
| exceptional | unusual or special in a good way |
| rigid | not moving or unbending |
| petition | a written request to change something |
| explicitly | very clear or direct |
| paraphernalia | collection of equipment or tools for a task |
| jovial | high spirited or merry |
| boisterous | excited and loud, high spirited |
| petulantly | easily annoyed or irritated |
| stoutly | firmly or overweight |
| interminable | seems to go on forever, too long |
| perfunctory | as a formality |
| duly | formally or properly |
| reprimand | criticize or correct |
| defiantly | rebelliously |
| profusely | abundantly |
| dainty | refined or detailed |