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

Miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity.

Question 3

tradition

Answer 3

The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way..

Question 4

perfunctory

Answer 4

Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection….