Question

when lex awoke from his nap, another clone was in his living room. \lets put you on lawn duty!\ lex exclaimed. \the homeowners association is perturbed that my lawn is presently a foot high.\ once the second clone went to work in the yard, lex went out for lunch and a movie. lex returned to find the second clone lying under a tree reading a comic book. \what are you doing?\ lex asked. \the mechanism stalled, so it must be overtaxed, and im weary from pushing it over foot - tall grass,\ replied the clone. \i need respite.\ \but you only mowed two - square feet of grass!\ lex went inside and found the first clone in the house playing an online game. \why arent you at work?\ asked lex. \i got fired.\ \fired!\ \affirmative, the magnate dismissed me when she caught me shopping for khakis and argyle socks on the internet. although her rebuke didnt hurt my feelings, she didnt let me finish my transaction. i may be a clone, but i need my own wardrobe. besides, i was...\ \the homeowners association is perturbed that my lawn is presently a foot high.\ based on the story, perturbed means
a. energized.
b. bothered.
c. nervous.
d. busy.

Explanation:

The homeowners association has an issue with Lex's tall lawn. "Perturbed" implies being troubled or bothered by something. In this context, the association is bothered by the state of the lawn.

Answer:

B. bothered