The Lottery Flashcards
Study these words in connection to "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. They will be included on tests and quizzes.
1
Q
profusely
A
abundant; in great amount
2
Q
liberty
A
freedom from external rule
3
Q
gossip
A
idle talk or rumor
4
Q
boisterous
A
rough and noisy
5
Q
reprimands
A
criticisms; tongue lashing; scoldings
6
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reluctantly
A
unwilling; hesitantly
7
Q
jovial
A
happy; jolly
8
Q
paraphenalia
A
stuff used for a particular activity
9
Q
lottery
A
any process determined by chance
10
Q
ritual
A
ceremonial or traditional practice
11
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perfunctory
A
careless
12
Q
lapse
A
decline
13
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interminably
A
without end; endless
14
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soberly
A
quiet or sedate in demeanor
15
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gravely
A
seriously