Surprisingly, Alaska received scanty rainfall this year ?

Select the correct alternative that is similar in meaning to the word in italics.
Surprisingly, Alaska received scanty rainfall this year ?

A. Rare

B. Heavy

C. Little

D. Scattered

Explanation

Rare : (of an event, situation, or condition) not occurring very often.
Heavy : Weight, Difficult to lift or move.
Little : Small in size, Amount, or Degree (often used to convey an appealing diminutiveness or express an affectionate or condescending attitude)
Scattered : Throw in various random directions.
Scanty :Tiny, Small, Paltry, Negligible, Insufficient, Inadequate, Deficient

Synonym of Scanty is Little.