In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the…
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In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
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Answer: D. Obese — Correct answer: Obese Meaning of "corpulent": very fat; having excess body fat. Synonyms include obese and overweight. Why "Obese" is correct: both…
- A.
Lean
- B.
Gaunt
- C.
Emaciated
- D.
Obese
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Correct answer: D
Correct answer: Obese
Meaning of "corpulent": very fat; having excess body fat. Synonyms include obese and overweight.
Why "Obese" is correct: both "corpulent" and "obese" describe someone who is very fat or has excessive body fat.
Why "Lean" is incorrect: "Lean" means thin or having little fat, the opposite of "corpulent."
Why "Gaunt" is incorrect: "Gaunt" means very thin and bony, often due to illness or hunger.
Why "Emaciated" is incorrect: "Emaciated" means extremely thin because of starvation or disease, not fat.
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