Vocabulary for "The Lottery"

Which term means a great degree or in large amounts?

• petulant

• minute

• profusely

• defiant

Which term is an adjective that means noisy, energetic, or wild?

• boisterous

• jovial

• perfunctory

• dellacroy

What is a synonym for a scolding?

• commendation

• acclamation

• reprimand

• flatter

What is the term used for a sudden attack?

• resistance

• guard

• raid

• shield

Which term refers to relating to a city or town?

• civic

• rural

• outpost

• jovial

What is a term that means friendly and cheerful?

• tuneless

• jovial

• malevolent

• base

A person in charge of a post office is called

• a letter doctor

• a post officer

• a postmaster

• a mail officer

What is the term for the equipment needed for a particular activity?

• commissions

• spectral

• paraphernalia

• level

What is the term for carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection?

• fastidious

• ritualistic

• methodical

• perfunctory

What is a synonym for disrespectful or bad-tempered?

• benevolent

• petulant

• resurrect

• adjunct