the Lottery and A sound of thunder vocabulary

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undulate

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move with a smooth up and down motion.

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infinitesimal

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extremely small.

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disengaged

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emotionally detached.

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sublimation

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below the threshold of consciousness.

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stagnating

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not flowing or moving.

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paradox

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a statement that contradicts itself but may still be true.

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shabbier

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in worse condition; shabby.

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jovial

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cheerful and friendly.

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petulantly

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in a childishly sulky or bad-tempered manner.

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perfunctory

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carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.