Sav+and+Sen-Period+1

= Sen-Old =

Senesce- (of a living organism) to deteriorate with age

Example: Humans tend to senecse with age

Senile- (of a person) having or showing the weaknesses or diseases of old age, esp. a loss of mental faculties

Example: My dad was a happy old man, until he became senile and no one wanted to be with him

Senex- (in literature, especially comedy) an old man as a stock figure

Example: The senex loved the garden and carried a cane with him everywhere because he could hardly walk

= = = Sav-to taste or be wise =

Savor- to taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it completely

Example: The food critic savored the flavor of the food for a long time before swallowing

Savvy-  shrewdness or practical knowledge in politics or business

Example: The politician was quite savvy in his answers regarding the economy in the debate

Savoir-faire-  the ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations

Example: At the very fancy restaurant, the man realized that he lacked the savoir-faire to use all of the utensils correctly