Maturity and Immaturity Lesson #7 Pre-AP

Adjective Too old to be useful or suitable antiquated Adjective Too old to be useful or suitable

Noun A person who is one hundred years old or older centenarian Noun A person who is one hundred years old or older

fledgling adjective Inexperienced; untried Noun An inexperienced person A bird that has just grown the feathers needed to fly

Adjective Weak or delicate frail Adjective Weak or delicate

Noun The medical study of the elderly and their diseases geriatrics Noun The medical study of the elderly and their diseases

infantile Adjective Having to do with an infant or with that stage of life As immature as an infant

Noun Long life or a long time spent at a job or activity longevity Noun Long life or a long time spent at a job or activity

Adjective Just coming into existence; emerging nascent Adjective Just coming into existence; emerging

Adjective Childish; immature puerile Adjective Childish; immature

Adjective Worthy of great respect because of age or dignity venerable Adjective Worthy of great respect because of age or dignity