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Vocabulary
Vocab packet 7 & 8 review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| antiquated | Too old to be useful or suitable |
| centenarian | One hundred years old or older |
| fledgling | Inexperienced; untried |
| frail | Weak or delicate |
| geriatrics | Medical study of the elderly |
| infantile | Having to do with an infant; as immature as an infant |
| nascent | Just coming into existecne. |
| puerile | Childish; Immature |
| venerable | Worthy of great respect |
| altruism | Unselfish concern and actions |
| amicable | Friendly |
| benefactor | A person who gives financial or other aid |
| benign | kind and gentle. Harmless not dangerous to health |
| bountiful | Abundant; plentiful |
| civility | Courteous behavior; politeness |
| exemplary | Worthy of imitation; admirable |
| humanitarian | A person concerned with improving human welfare |
| indulge | To yield (give way) to desires |
| rectify | To fix or correct; to set right |