The Lottery Flashcards
1
Q
lottery
A
a means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random. (raffle, prize, draw)
2
Q
paraphernalia
A
miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity. (equipment, stuff, things)
3
Q
tradition
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the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way. (historical convention, heritage)
4
Q
ritual
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a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. (ceremony, observance)
5
Q
perfunctory
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(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. (quick, brief)
