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NEELY ELA Vocab 7
Lesson 7- Maturity & Immaturity
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |