The Lottery Flashcards
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Lottery
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Def: a process or thing whose success or outcome is governed by chance. Syn: Raffle and Sweep-stake
2
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Paraphernalia
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Def: miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity. Syn: Apparatus and Implement
3
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Tradition
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Def: the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way. Syn: Religion and Art
4
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Ritual
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Def: a religious or solemn ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a prescribed order. Syn: Formality and Liturgy
5
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Perfunctory
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Def: (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. Syn: Rapid and Cursory
