LIST 4 Flashcards
Antediluvian
AGE
very old, out-of-date, or primitive
Archaic
AGE
something that belongs to an earlier or antiquated time
Callow
AGE
inexperienced and immature
Contemporary
AGE
Existing or happening at the same time, or belonging to the present time
Crone
AGE
waning moon
an old woman who may be associated with magic or the supernatural
Decrepit
AGE
elderly and infirm
Forbear
AGE
politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain.
Forbear
AGE
politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something; refrain.
Hoary
AGE
grayish white.
old and trite.
Infantile
AGE
befitting an infant; babyish; childish
Inveterate
AGE
having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
Juvenile
AGE
of, for, or relating to young people.
Longevity
AGE
long existence or service.
Nonage
AGE
the period of immaturity or youth.
Nonagenarian
AGE
a person who is between 90 and 99 years old.
Obselescent
AGE
becoming obsolete.
Patriarch
AGE
the father and ruler of a family or tribe, as one of the founders of the ancient Hebrew families
Posthumous
AGE
occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the originator.
Primeval
AGE
of or resembling the earliest ages in the history of the world
Primordial
AGE
something is first created or developed, or has existed since the beginning
Pristine
AGE
in its original condition; unspoiled
Puerile
AGE
childishly silly and trivial
Superannuated
AGE
obsolete through age or new technological or intellectual developments.
Venerable
AGE
accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.
Veteran
AGE
a person who served in the military and someone with a lot of experience in a particular field
Yore
AGE
time long past
