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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Sowdhanya said:
1 decade ago
Corpulent - fat (given).
Lean - weak.
Gaunt - lean.
Emaciated - thin (or) weak.
Obese - fat.
Lean - weak.
Gaunt - lean.
Emaciated - thin (or) weak.
Obese - fat.
Dinesh said:
1 decade ago
CORPULENT: means Fatty Person and Obses also have same meaning.
Lean,Gaunt: means weak (opposite to obses).
Emaciated:means dissolvable
So correct answer is option [D]. Obese.
Lean,Gaunt: means weak (opposite to obses).
Emaciated:means dissolvable
So correct answer is option [D]. Obese.
Upendra said:
1 decade ago
Corpulent and obese both have same meaning-excessively fat, stout.
Rajkumar said:
1 decade ago
CORPULENT: means Fatty Person and Obses also have same meaning.
Lean,Gaunt: means weak (opposite to obses).
Emaciated: means dissolvable.
Lean,Gaunt: means weak (opposite to obses).
Emaciated: means dissolvable.
Tejas G. Dhanuka said:
1 decade ago
Corpulent means "fat". people usually use it to avoid the use of word "fat/obese". Other words mean/related to "thin/lean/skinny", So "obese" is correct.
Raveendar Panicker said:
1 decade ago
Can anyone say the meaning for the word "Plump"?
Lasya said:
1 decade ago
How can we improve our vocabulary?
Lasya said:
1 decade ago
Can anyone give me suggestions to improve my verbal ability?
Brijesh said:
1 decade ago
Corpulent means excessively fat, Emaciated Gaunt Means Very thin While Lean means bend from vertical position.
Pooja kamble said:
1 decade ago
Lean: thin.
Gaunt: lean & bony.
Emaciated: thin.
Obese: fat body.
Gaunt: lean & bony.
Emaciated: thin.
Obese: fat body.
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