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D.RAJ

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· 1 Months ago

how can emaciated be a synonym for 'pallid` since emaciated means physically waste away whereas pallid is related to appearance

Question:
DIRECTIONS: Choose the option opposite in meaning to the given word.
PALLID
Options:
A) ashen
B) faded
C) florid
D) emaciated
Solution:
Ans: (c) 'Pallid' means having an abnormally pale or wane complexion. The only correct antonym for pallid is – option (C) - Florid, which means flushed with rosy colour. 

Emaciated -  Very thin especially from disease, bony.

ASHISH BISHT

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· 1 Months ago

when someone is emaciated then his appearance changes due to weakness.

D.RAJ

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· 1 Months ago

@Knowledge Expert ok

Knowledge Expert

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· 1 Months ago

Pallid is an adjective which means very pale, in a way that looks unhealthy and not attractive While emaciated is also an adjective which means very thin and weak, usually because of illness.

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