To answer this question, we need to understand the context and meaning of the sentence. The sentence states that the protagonist has put away childish things, including her schoolmates, who now seem immature in retrospect.

Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Defunct - This option means no longer in existence or functioning. While it can be related to the notion of immaturity, it does not capture the sense of childishness or immaturity that is being conveyed in the sentence. Therefore, option A is incorrect.

Option B) Disjoint - This option means lacking coherence or connection. It does not relate to the concept of immaturity or childishness. Therefore, option B is incorrect.

Option C) Spendthrift - This option means a person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully. It does not convey the idea of immaturity or childishness. Therefore, option C is incorrect.

Option D) Puerile - This option means childish, immature, or silly. This option accurately captures the sense of immaturity that is being conveyed in the sentence. Therefore, option D is correct.

The correct answer is D) Puerile. This option is correct because it accurately describes the schoolmates as being immature in retrospect.

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To answer this question, let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) Distortion - This option is incorrect because "distortion" does not fit the context of the sentence. The sentence suggests that the person had little hope of something, and "distortion" does not convey that meaning.

Option B) Reprieve - This option is correct because "reprieve" means a temporary relief or postponement of a punishment or obligation. In the context of the sentence, the person had little hope of a reprieve, indicating that they did not expect a temporary relief or postponement.

Option C) Waddle - This option is incorrect because "waddle" refers to a particular way of walking, typically associated with a side-to-side motion, and it does not fit the context of the sentence.

Option D) Exoneration - This option is incorrect because "exoneration" means the act of absolving or clearing someone from blame or guilt. While it is possible that the person had little hope of exoneration, it does not fit the context of the sentence as well as the correct option.

The correct answer is B) Reprieve. This option is correct because it aligns with the context of the sentence, where the person expresses little hope of a temporary relief or postponement.

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To answer this question, you need to understand the meanings of the given options and choose the one that best fits the context of the sentence.

Option A) Perspicacious - This option means having keen mental perception and understanding. It is often used to describe someone who is observant and insightful. In the context of the sentence, if someone is enthusiastic, perspicacious, and informed, it implies that they have a sharp understanding and perception. This option fits well in the sentence.

Option B) Nubile - This option means sexually mature and attractive, usually used to describe a young woman. This option does not fit the context of the sentence as it does not convey the same meaning as enthusiastic, informed, and someone you look forward to working with.

Option C) Supererogatory - This option means going beyond what is required or expected. While it is a positive characteristic, it does not convey the same meaning as the other qualities mentioned in the sentence.

Option D) Sybaritic - This option means fond of luxury or pleasure. While it also implies a positive quality, it does not fit the context of the sentence as it does not convey the same meaning as enthusiastic, informed, and someone you look forward to working with.

Based on the explanations above, the correct answer is A) Perspicacious. This option best fits the context of the sentence, describing someone who is enthusiastic, observant, and informed.

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