Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.

The promises made by the old minister were fulfilled.

Aged

The most appropriate synonym of the underlined word old in the given sentence is aged.

• Old means having lived or existed for a long time.
• Aged means having lived or existed for a long time, especially in a way that shows the effects of time.
• Contemporary means living or existing at the same time.
• Recent means happening or existing not long ago.
• Vernal means relating to spring or the spring season.