Worksheets"The Lottery" Vocabulary in Context
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 14mins
in small quantities
in large quantities
quickly
randomly
Quiet and reserved
Loud and energetic
Calm and peaceful
Sad and reflective
For a short period of time
In a confused manner
Without end or seemingly forever
Occasionally or intermittently
A random event
A repeated and meaningful practice
A formal complaint
An unexpected surprise
Enthusiastic and thorough
Careless and superficial
Detailed and meticulous
Creative and innovative
Became involved and interested
Became emotionally detached or uninvolved
Actively participated
Engaged in a debate
Willingly and eagerly
Secretly and cautiously
Boldly and rebelliously
Reluctantly and hesitantly
Cheerfully
Lightly
Seriously
Indifferently
Calmly and patiently
Gratefully and appreciatively
Angrily and irritably
Confidently and assertively
Serious
Cheerful and friendly
Reserved
Moody
He was sweating profusely after running a marathon under the scorching sun.
In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "profusely?"
sweating
under
scorching
running
The boisterous laughter of the children filled the playground, as they ran around energetically, playing games and enjoying the sunny day.
In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "boisterous?"
children
laughter
sunny
energetically
In his bag, the detective carries various paraphernalia, including magnifying glasses and fingerprint kits.
In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "paraphernalia?"
detective
various
magnifying glasses
fingerprint kits
The lecture seemed to go on interminably, as the professor droned on and the students struggled to stay awake.
In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "interminably?"
go on
teacher
drone
students
Every Sunday, the family gathered for a special dinner that had become a cherished ritual, complete with stories, laughter, and favorite dishes.
In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "ritual?"
every Sunday
family
special dinner
favorite dishes.
The employee completed the tasks in a perfunctory manner, showing little enthusiasm or care as he rushed through the checklist.
In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "perfunctory?"
the checklist
completed
rushed
little enthusiasm
As the discussion continued, she disengaged from the conversation, her mind wandering to other thoughts instead of participating.
In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "disengaged?"
discussion continued
mind wandering
other thoughts
instead of participating
Despite the warning, he defiantly refused to leave the protest, standing his ground with a determined expression on his face.
In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "defiantly?"
refused
on his face
determined
despite the warning
The doctor spoke gravely as he delivered the news about the patient's condition, making it clear that his recovery would require extensive time and care.
In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "gravely?"
delivered
patient's condition
extensive
spoke
The child stamped his foot and spoke petulantly, upset that he couldn't have another cookie before dinner.
In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word "petulantly?"
child
stamped his foot
upset
dinner
Despite the rainy weather, Sarah remained jovial, spreading laughter and joy among her friends at the picnic.
In the sentence above which words provide clues for the meaning of the word, "jovial?"
rainy weather
laughter
joy
despite
