Question : Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The chubby player was clearly told to bring his corpulent body into a good shape.
Option 1: rotund
Option 2: lanky
Option 3: deformed
Option 4: plush
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Correct Answer: rotund
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
Corpulent is a formal word that describes someone who is very overweight. A r otund is anything that's plump or round. Rotund describes someone who is round in shape or obese. It's not a compliment. Since corpulent means overweight, the word rotund is its synonym.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Lanky: Lanky suggests awkwardness and loose-jointedness as well as thinness. a lanky youth, all arms and legs.
- Deformed: Having a shape that is not normal because it has grown wrongly.
- Plush: Soft to touch.
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