The Lottery Flashcards
1
Q
Lottery
A
A process or thing whose success or outcome is governed by chance
2
Q
Paraphernalia
A
Miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity
3
Q
Tradition
A
The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way
4
Q
Ritual
A
A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order
5
Q
Perfunctory
A
Carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection
