Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The old woman is suffering from dementia?
A
lucidity
B
senility
C
insanity
D
sagacity
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Dementia; a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury and marked by memory disorders, personality changes, and impaired reasoning.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12639)