Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

One Word

Question:

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A person above a hundred years in age

Options:

Centenarian

Venerable

Aged

Geriatric

Correct Answer:

Centenarian

Explanation:

The correct option is centenarian. It means "a person who is 100 years old or older." The other options are not correct substitutes.

  • Venerable means "accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character."
  • Aged means "having lived for a specified length of time; of a specified age."
  • Geriatric means "relating to old people, especially with regard to their healthcare."