Lesson 10: Maturity

Antiquated

Adjective: Old and no longer useful or suitable; outmoded

Related Words: Antique (noun) and Antique (adjective)

Centenarian

Noun: One who lives 100+ years

Related Words: Centenary (noun) and Centenary (adjective)

Contemporary

Adjective: a. Living or happening during the same period of time. b. Current; modern: contemporary history.

Noun: Someone of the same age or living at the same time as others

Related Word: Contemporaneous (adjective)

Fledgling

Noun: a. A young or inexperienced person. b. A young bird that has just grown feathers needed for flying

Adjective: Inexperienced

Frail

Adjective: a. Flimsy; not strong/ substantial; fragile. b. Physically weak

Related Word: Frailty (noun)

Gerontology

Noun: The scientific study of the process and effects of aging

Related Words: Gerontological (adjective) and Gerontologist (noun)

Longevity

Noun: a. Length of life. b. Long duration, as in an occupation

Nascent

Adjective: Coming into existence; emerging

Puerile

Adjective: a. Childish; immature; silly. b. Belonging to childhood; youthful

Related Word: Puerility (noun)

Venerable

Adjective: Worthy or respect or reverence, particularly because of position or age

Related Words: Venerably (adverb) and Venerate (verb) and Veneration(noun)