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NEELY ELA Vocab 7
Lesson 7- Maturity & Immaturity
Term | Definition |
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antiquated | (adj.) too old to be useful or suitable |
centenarian | (n.) person who is 100 years or older |
fledgling | (n.) an inexperienced person OR a young bird (adj.) inexperieced |
frail | (adj.) weak or delicate |
geriatrics | (n.) medical study of the elderly and their diseases |
infantile | (adj.) related to an infant OR immature as an infant |
longevity | (n.) long life OR long time spent at an activity |
nascent | (adj.) just coming into existence or emerging |
puerile | (adj.) childish or immature |
venerable | (adj.) worthy of respect because of age or dignity |