Lottery Flashcards
paraphernalia
Ex.: He brought basketball paraphernalia.
equipment
murmur
The students murmured when the principal walked in.
soft whispering
reprimand
The teacher reprimanded the tardy students.
scold
profuse
The mother gives profuse praise to her older child.
many, abundant
shabby
His favorite coat is starting to look a little shabby.
in bad condition, used up
perfunctory
The student complained about too much busy work, saying the exercises were perfunctory and not helpful.
shallow, not deep
interminable
The slow, monotonous tone of the teacher made lectures feel interminable, especially after lunch.
unending
(see: to terminate = to end)
duly
The students were asked to line up and they duly placed themselves in the line.
as required, following proper procedures
regretful
regret
She switched classes, but sometimes she was regretful because she missed her friends in the former class.
showing regret, disappointment
(regret = disappointment)
dainty
Her cat was a dainty little thing.
delicate, small, pretty
draw lots
When camping, there weren’t enough sleeping bags for everyone, so they drew lots to see who had to go without one.
using sticks, straws, pebbles to choose a winner by chance
lottery
They couldn’t decide who would be the club president, so they chose by lottery.
choosing by chance, drawing lots
