The Life We Bury Vocab +some

The mere thought of apathetic high school kids taking advantage of Mrs. Parker made me cringe.

apathetic most likely means...

• energetic, enthusiastic, and concerned
• different, interested, and uncaring

• passionate, motivated, and involved
• lacking interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Murmurs of fear and consternation alike arose from the gallery and the back of the hall.

consternation most likely means...

• extreme fear, shock, or dismay
• extreme confusion, bewilderment, or perplexity
• extreme anger, frustration, or annoyance
• extreme happiness, joy, or excitement

The sea fisheries w ere defunct several years ago; the few fish they have now are from fish farms, and taste muddy.

defunct most likely means...

• no longer in existence or functioning
• recently established and functioning
• temporarily out of service
• still in operation and functioning

The street was as black, as threatening, as enigmatic as before.

enigmatic most likely means...

• confusing
• obvious
• mysterious
• clear

Max Rupert wasn’t some feckless slacker, adrift and confused, racked by existential despair.

feckless most likely means...

• irresponsible
• sloppy

• reliable

• competent

The country was mutinous; the factory workers galled; inflation ran amok.

amok most likely means...

• out of control
• under control
• calm and peaceful
• organized and efficient

I looked up into his eyes, became befuddled, and, as usual, blurted out the truth.

Twilight

befuddled most likely means...

• enlightened
• distracted
• confused
• clear-minded

• “I’m surprised! A well-behaved girl like you. What would your mother say if she knew you had been impertinent to your teacher?”

  A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Impertinent most likely means...

• disrespectful
• respectful
• courteous
• polite

If you're scrupulous, you probably pay your friends back right away when they loan you money and never try to return clothing you've already worn.

scrupulous most likely means...

• reckless
• conscientious
• negligent
• careful

• Our parents are dubious as they listen, their mouths tighten: it could be that we are losing.

  Cat's Eye

• dubious most likely means...

• clear
• doubtful

• lacking conviction

• confident