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WorksheetsThe Lottery Vocabulary (in context)
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
The flowers were blossoming PROFUSELY and the grass was richly green.
In large amounts
Dying or sickly
Loudly or nosily
brightly or shiny
They tended to gather together quietly for a while before they broke into BOISTEROUS play.
noisy, energetic, cheerful, and/or rowdy
calm, quiet, and/or peaceful
boring, routine, and/or mundane
mean, hateful, and/or malicious
The original PARAPHERNALIA for the lottery had been lost long ago.
A thought or idea that leads to a tradition or custom being created.
The person in charge of a special function.
Something that is bright, shiny, and brilliant.
Objects or items that belong to someone or something
The black box grew SHABBIER each year; by now it was no longer completely black and was splintered badly on one side.
To become smaller or less pronounced.
To become larger in size or weight.
Heavily worn and faded from wear or use.
To remake or refinish to its original look and condition.
As part of the RITUAL, the members of the group would cover their heads and enter the room silently.
Doing something for the first time.
A random occurrence that happens without planning.
Something done in accordance with social customs or traditions
A punishment for not completing a task you were supposed to.
Some people remembered there had been some sort of recital performed by the official of the lottery, a PERFUNCTORY, tuneless chant that had been rattled off duly each year.
A lively or upbeat piece of music.
Routine or lacking in interest or enthusiasm
Something without words or vocals.
A customary greeting such as a handshake.
A man DISENGAGED himself from the crowd and came forward.
To separate or release (someone or something) from something to which they are attached or connected.
To attach or join together (someone or something) which they are separate or not connected.
To fight or get physical with someone or something.
To greet or introduce your self to (someone or something) that you aren't familiar with.
She hesitated for a minute, looking around DEFIANTLY, and then set her lips and went up to the box.
In a manner that shows worry or concern.
In a manner that shows excitement or eagerness to participate.
In a manner that shows respect and admiration.
In a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience.
The boy waited PETULANTLY for his turn to ride the horse, realizing he had been overlooked twice before.
Tired or exhausted.
Patient or understanding.
Childishly or bad-tempered.
Happy or elated.
He was a round-faced, JOVIAL man whom people immediately liked.
Cheerful & Friendly
Rude & Crude
Smart & knowledgeable
Forgetful & irresponsible
"...People were sorry for him because he had no children and his wife was a scold."
A person who nags or grumbles constantly
A person who is attractive
A person who is happy or pleasant
A person who is highly intelligent
