Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “corpulent”): Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given word. Target word: CORPULENT Instruction: Select the closest synonym in standard English usage.

Given data

• Word: ‘‘corpulent’’.
• Options: Lean, Gaunt, Emaciated, Obese.

Meaning
‘‘Corpulent’’ means very fat; having a large, bulky body.

Elimination
Obese — synonym of corpulent; correct. ✅Lean / Gaunt / Emaciated — all mean thin; antonyms. ❌

Usage
‘‘The corpulent gentleman struggled up the stairs.’’ → ‘‘obese’’ fits.

Final Answer
Obese