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English · Q869

Antonyms

Competitive Exams · English · question 869

Q869

Mohini was often teased as corpulent by her friends.

A.
belligerent
B.
gaunt
Answer
C.
garrulous
D.
fat

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Corpulent : (of a person) fat.
Belligerent : hostile and aggressive.
Gaunt : (of a person) lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age.
Garrulous : excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
Fat : a natural oily substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs.

Antonym of Corpulent is Gaunt