The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Vocab Words

The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Vocab Words

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English

7th - 9th Grade

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1.

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Not a lottery: Betting on horses

Back

Placing a bet on a horse is not a lottery.

2.

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Front

Meaning of 'boisterous'

Back

Rough and loud play

3.

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Front

Connotation of 'Reprimand' in context

Back

Negative - correcting due to mistakes

4.

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Front

Example of a ritual

Back

Recitation of traditional vows in a Catholic wedding ceremony

5.

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Front

Definition of jovial

Back

Full of or showing high-spirited merriment

6.

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Front

Correct usage of 'profusely'

Back

Flowers blossoming profusely on a sunny day.

7.

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Front

Meaning of 'petulantly'

Back

Easily irritated or annoyed

8.

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Front

Definition of Paraphernalia

Back

Equipment for a specific operation or sport