The Lottery Vocabulary (in context)

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