Directions:
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/ words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/ words and mark your response on your Answer Sheet accordingly.
A truly respectable old man is a `underline("ripe")` person.

Options

A. 1.senior
B. 2.mature
C. 3.perfect
D. 4.seasoned