The Lottery Flashcards

Study these words in connection to "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. They will be included on tests and quizzes.

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profusely

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abundant; in great amount

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liberty

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freedom from external rule

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gossip

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idle talk or rumor

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boisterous

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rough and noisy

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reprimands

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criticisms; tongue lashing; scoldings

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reluctantly

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unwilling; hesitantly

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jovial

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happy; jolly

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paraphenalia

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stuff used for a particular activity

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lottery

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any process determined by chance

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ritual

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ceremonial or traditional practice

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perfunctory

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careless

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lapse

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decline

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interminably

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without end; endless

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soberly

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quiet or sedate in demeanor

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gravely

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seriously

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petulantly

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childish; immaturely defiant or difficult

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beamed

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smiled radiantly or happily