Introduction to Literature
Vocabulary – “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson
Word
POS
Definition
profusely
adverb
plentifully
Page
#
85
reprimands
noun
punishments
85
surveying
verb
examining or looking at carefully
85
reluctantly
adverb
hesitant; unwilling
85
grasping
verb
holding firmly
85
jovial
adjective
cheerful; happy
85
paraphernalia
noun
equipment
85
perfunctory
adjective
routinely
86
goodhumoredly
petulantly
adverb
cheerfully
86
adverb
irritably
88
precisely
adverb
carefully
88
consulted
verb
sought (seek) advice or information
88
daintily
adverb
delicately
89
ritual
noun
a ceremonial or traditional act
90
desperately
adverb
hopelessly
90