Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 1 (Q.No. 1)
Directions to Solve
In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
1.
CORPULENT
Discussion:
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Ramya said:
1 decade ago
Corpulent means grossly fat or over weight i.e obese.
Alex said:
1 decade ago
Obese is the right synonyms for this word.
Jitendra said:
1 decade ago
Corpulent means having abundance or excess flesh or fat.
We can for obese which is directly excess of fat, where as lean and gaunt are of same meaning not fleshy fat or thin.
Emaciated is abnormally thin once again same, so result is [D].
We can for obese which is directly excess of fat, where as lean and gaunt are of same meaning not fleshy fat or thin.
Emaciated is abnormally thin once again same, so result is [D].
Geetha said:
1 decade ago
Corpulent means a weighty man.
Daniel said:
1 decade ago
I believe the answer given is justified, not tricky. One can eliminate other options of similar meaning to increase the chance of selecting the right answer.
Rajesh said:
1 decade ago
How to I find history of a word?
Harsha said:
1 decade ago
Corpulent means fat.
Now compare with the options.
Lean mean thin.
Emaciated mean thin.
Gaunt means very thin.
Obese means fat.
Now compare with the options.
Lean mean thin.
Emaciated mean thin.
Gaunt means very thin.
Obese means fat.
Madhavi Bashipangu said:
1 decade ago
Gaunt, Emaciate, Lean these 3 are give same meaning that is thin. The remaining word obese is the synonym of corpulent. Obese is stands for excessively fat.
Madhavi said:
1 decade ago
Gaunt means very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold.
Beerendra said:
1 decade ago
Gaunt means required calorie, but obese means extra calorie as per required. So nearest answer is obese.
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