The Lottery

Question 1

Lottery

Answer 1

a means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.

Question 2

paraphernalia

Answer 2

Paraphernalia most commonly refers to a group of apparatus, equipment, or furnishing used for a particular activity. For example, an avid sports fan may cover his walls with football and/or basketball paraphernalia.

Question 3

tradition

Answer 3

A tradition is a belief or behavior passed down within a group or society with symbolic meaning or special significance with origins in the past

Question 4

ritual

Answer 4

A ritual is a sequence of activities involving gestures, words, actions, or objects, performed in a sequestered place and according to a set sequence. Rituals may be prescribed by the traditions of a community, including a religious community.

Question 5

perfunctory

Answer 5

carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.