Short Stories Vocal

Question 1

Profusely

Answer 1

adverb
exhibiting great abundance; bountiful

“The flowers were blossoming profusely and the grass was richly green” (738)

Question 2

Boisterous

Answer 2

adjective
(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

”…they tended to gather together quietly for a while before they broke into boisterous play…” (738)

Question 3

Reprimand

Answer 3

noun
an expression of disproval

“…and their talk was still of the classroom and the teacher, of books and reprimands.” (738)

Question 4

Civic

Answer 4

adjective
duties relating to a city or town,

the lottery was conducted-as were the square dances, the teenage club, the halloween program- by Mr.Summers who had time and energy to devote to civic activities.” (739)

Question 5

Jovial

Answer 5

adjective
cheerful and friendly.

“He was a round-faced, jovial man…” (739)

Question 6

Paraphernalia

Answer 6

noun
miscellaneous articles, especially the equipment needed for a particular activity.

“The original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost long ago….” (739)

Question 7

Perfunctory

Answer 7

adjective
(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection.

“there was the proper swearing-in of Mr. summers by the postmaster, as the official of the lottery; at one time, some people remembered, there had been a recital of some sort preformed by the official of the lottery, a perfunctory, tuneless chant that had been rattled off duly each year….” (740)

Question 8

Interminably

Answer 8

adjective
endless (often used hyperbolically).

“Mr Summers was very good at all this; in his clean white shirt and blue jeans with one hand resting carelessly on the black box, he seemed very proper and important as he talked interminably to Mr.Graves and the Martines.

Question 9

Surly

Answer 9

adjective
bad-tempered and unfriendly

“So me and Sugar leaning on the mailbox being surly, which is a Miss. Moore word.” (196)

Question 10

Ferocious

Answer 10

adjective
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent

“But then he tries to take off with Junebug foot still in the door so we talk about his mama something ferocious.” (197)

Question 11

Notion

Answer 11

noun
belief about something.

“And Big Butt ain’t got the first notion.”(197)

Question 12

Doctrines

Answer 12

noun
a set of beliefs that is taught by church, political party or other

“‘I accept some of their doctrines, but farming and raising cattle is not my style’” (171).

Question 12

Recitation

Answer 12

noun
the action of repeating something aloud from memory.

“I read it again for myself just in case the group recitation put me in a trance” (198)

Question 12

Treachery

Answer 12

noun
betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.

” equal chance to pursue happiness means an equal crack at the dough, don’t it’ Miss Moore is besides herself and I am disgusted with Sugar’s Treachery” (201)

Question 13

Furtive

Answer 13

adjective
done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed

“ Furtive boys in pink shirts hanging about on washday after school” (169).

Question 14

Cowering

Answer 14

verb
to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays

“ She stoops down quickly and lines up picture after picture of me sitting there in front of the house with Maggie cowering behind me” (170).

Question 15

Clabber

Answer 15

noun
sour milk that has thickened or curdled

“She jumped up from the table and went over in the corner where the churn stood, the milk in it clabber by now” (171).

Question 16

Dasher

Answer 16

noun
a person who dresses or acts flamboyantly or stylishly

“‘I can use the chute top as a centerpiece for the alcove table,’ she said, sliding a plate over the chute, ‘and I’ll think of something artistic to do with the dasher”” (171)

Question 17

Heritage

Answer 17

noun
property that descends to an heir

“‘Your heritage’ she said” (174).

Question 18

Trifles

Answer 18

noun
something or little value, substance, or importance

“Oh, well, women are used to worrying over trifles” (821)

Question 19

Disdainful

Answer 19

adjective
showing contempt or lack of respect

“Mrs. Hale began to arrange the dirty pans under the sink, which the county attorney’s disdainful push of the foot had deranged.” (823)

Question 20

Scrutinized

Answer 20

verb
to examine or inspect something closely and thoroughly

“Mrs. Peters’ back turned, Martha Hale now scrutinized that piece.” (827)

Question 21

Acquiescence

Answer 21

noun
the reluctant acceptance of something without any protest

“‘Of course it’s no more than their duty,” said the sheriff’s wife, in her manner of timid acquiescence.” (823)

Question 22

Detained

Answer 22

verb
to keep someone from proceeding or holding back

“Mrs. Hale stood examining the clothes the woman who was being detained in town had said she wanted.” (824)

Question 23

Shabby

Answer 23

adjective
in poor condition through long or hard use or lack of care

“‘Wright was close!’ she exclaimed, holding up a shabby black skirt that bore the marks of much making over.” (824)

Question 24

Indecisive

Answer 24

adjective
not settling on a issue

“But the next moment she moved, and said in her thin, indecisive way” (827)

Question 25

Incisively

Answer 25

adverb
a clear and direct wat that shows good understanding of what is important

“‘No, Peters,’ said the county attorney incisively,” (832)

Question 25

Evasion

Answer 25

noun
the action of evading something

“There was a moment when they held each other in a steady, burning look in which there was no evasion nor flinching.” (833)

Question 26

Apprehensive

Answer 26

adjective
anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen 3) “Again their eyes met–startled, questioning, apprehensive.” (828)

Question 27

Facetiously

Answer 27

adverb
in a way that is not serious, in attempt to be funny or to appear clever about a serious subject

“‘Well, Henry,’ said the county attorney facetiously.” (834)

Question 28

Pungent

Answer 28

adjective
having a sharply strong taste or smell.

“My brothers and I would peer into the medicinal her shop, watching old Li dole out onto a stiff sheet of white paper the right amount of insect shells, saffron-colored seeds, and pungent leaves for his ailing customers” (225)

Question 29

Solemnity

Answer 29

noun
the state or quality of being serious and dignified.

“i nodded back with equal solemnity” (226)

Question 30

Pawn

Answer 30

noun
a chess piece of the smallest size and value.

“Vincent got a chess set, which would have been a very decent present to get at a church Christmas party, except it was obviously used and, as we discovered later, it was missing a black pawn and a white knight.” (227)

Question 31

Benevolently

Answer 31

adjective
well meaning and kindly.

“little sister, been a long time since i play with dolls,” he said smiling benevolently.” (229)

Question 32

Retort

Answer 32

verb
say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner.

“I quickly put the box down next to him on the bench and displayed my retort.” (229)

Question 33

Prodigy

Answer 33

noun
a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.

“I was still some 429 points away from grand-master status, but I was touted as the Great American Hope, a child prodigy and a girl to boot.” (231)

Question 34

Malodorous

Answer 34

adjective
smelling very unpleasant.
“He wore a dark malodorous suit.” (231)

Question 35

Concessions

Answer 35

noun
a thing that is granted, especially in response to demands; a thing conceded.

“my parents made many concessions to allow me to practice” (232)