Neither word fits. There is no such word as "preverse". "Perfunctory" is an adjective, but the blank must be filled with a noun.
Are there no other choices? Words like annoyance, ire, disgust, surprise and shock would fit, and each would convey a different meaning.
What word fits better in the following sentence:
To the __________ of many taxpayers, some citizens seem to cheat the government with impunity.
A)perfunctory
B)preverse
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