GRE Word List

LOTTERY

a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance

The meaning of the word lottery is a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance.

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WordMeaning
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
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factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
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portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
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