LOTTERY

- a game, often organized by the state or a charity in order to make money, in

which tickets with numbers are sold to people who then have a chance of
winning a prize if their number is chosen

POSTMASTER
- a person who is in charge of a post office

PARAPHERNALIA
- a collection of objects, especially equipment needed for or connected with a
particular activity

PERFUNCTORY
- done quickly and without showing that you care or have much interest

DEFIANTLY
- in a way that proudly refuses to obey authority
- in a way that shows you are not willing to accept criticism or disapproval

PETULANTLY
- insolent or rude in speech or behavior

BOISTEROUS
- being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way
- making or given to making a lot of noise.

PROFUSELY
- as something done in an abundant way, or something done or provided in great
quantities

DAINTILY
- in an attractive, careful way, especially used about something small or having
small movements

FUSSING
- a show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the
situation deserves

INTERMINABLY
- in a way that continues for too long and therefore is boring or annoying