The Lottery Vocabulary Note: some of these words have multiple definitions that I did not include in this list

To reprimand (v.)/reprimand (n.)
Definition(s):
1. (v.) to scold or correct; express disapproval of, usually from a position of authority.
2. (n.) severe or formal criticism of a fault or mistake.
Example(s): The mothers reprimanded their children for stealing candy from the grocery store, and asked them to return the candy and apologize to the storeowners.


To stuff (v.)
Definition(s): to fill by packing things in


Example(s): I bought way too many books at the store today! It was hard to stuff them all into my bag!


Smooth (adj.)
Definition(s): having a continuous even surface


Example(s): I want my face to be soft and smooth before putting makeup on top, so I wash my face every day and use moisturizer.


Pile (n.)
Definition(s): a quantity of things heaped together


Example(s): Before doing my laundry, I make a pile of all my clothes and then sort them into smaller piles based on category, so that I can wash similar clothes together.


To roll (v.)
Definition(s): to turn over and over


Example(s): I dropped my pen and it rolled far enough away that I had to get out of my chair to retrieve it.


To cling (v.)
Definition(s): to hold or hold on tightly 


Example(s): The little girl clung to her older sister as they walked so she wouldn’t get left behind.


To survey (v.)
Definition(s): to examine as to condition, situation, or value


Example(s): The police arrived at the scene of the accident and surveyed the chaos.