Multiple choice Directions: Choose the meaning of the keyword from the options given below. Patron person of noble birth venerable old man capable person one who gives encouragement to others Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Patron means someone who gives support, encouragement, or financial help to a person or cause (like a patron of the arts). It doesn't mean person of noble birth, venerable old man, or capable person - those describe different attributes.