Multiple choice

Directions: Choose appropriate meaning of the words in bold as per their contextual use.

As the affected individual becomes more demented, less mobile and more physically disabled, he requires increasing support and basic care.

  1. frantic

  2. bitter

  3. weak

  4. insane

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Demented in medical contexts refers to cognitive decline and memory loss, which explains why the person requires increasing care as they become less mobile. While insane isn't medically precise, it's the closest option among the choices.