"The Lottery" vocabulary words

Done without care or interest; routine duty; superficial

to separate or release something which is attached or connected

In a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience

relating to a city or town, especially its administration; citizenship

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

to scold or rebuke someone

A ceremonial act or a series of such acts; a regular routine

In a proper or appropriate manner; rightfully

Childishly sulky or bad-tempered

In a serious or solemn manner

bad-tempered and unfriendly

miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for an activity

Having a thick or strong build; brave and determined

endlessly; seeming to have no end

in large amounts; abundantly