Question

Choose the word or phrase which is nearest in meaning to the given key word:

Emaciated

• A. Very tall
• B. Very sleepy
• C. Very thin
• D. Very aged

Answer 1

The correct option is C Very thin

'Emaciated' means very thin and weak.

Option A - 'Very tall' means someone who has more than average height. Thus option A is incorrect.

Option B - 'Very sleepy' means tired and wanting to sleep. Thus option B is incorrect.

Option D - 'Very aged' means very old. Thus option D is incorrect.

Option C - 'Very thin' means very weak and someone who has less flesh on the bones. Thus option D is the correct answer.

'Emaciated - Very thin'