A person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.

• A. Protegies
• B. Prodigy
• C. Protege
• D. Genius

Answer: (A)

When you describe a young person with exceptional abilities, the word that fits best is prodigy. Prodigy specifically refers to a child or adolescent who shows extraordinary talent or skill in a particular area, highlighting precocious development and the sense that their gifts are above what’s typical for their age. It captures both the youth and the remarkable talent.

Protege (the recipient of mentorship) doesn't imply exceptional talent by itself, though a protege can be talented. Genius conveys outstanding intellect or creative ability, but it isn’t restricted to younger people and doesn’t necessarily emphasize early emergence of talent. The form that looks like protegies isn’t a standard word; the correct plural of protege is proteges.