Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the following sentence.
There is also an increase in juvenile delinquency.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Adult.
"Juvenile" refers to a person who is not yet an adult; young people. The direct opposite of "juvenile" is "adult," which refers to mature or fully grown individuals.
The other options are incorrect because:
"Teenage" refers to young people, similar to "juvenile."
"Puerile" means childish or immature, which is closely related to "juvenile" in meaning.
"Minor" refers to someone under legal age, which is not an antonym of "juvenile."