Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Select the word that is the most appropriate antonym of the word:- Corpulent

Options:

Portly

Svelte

Replete

Ample

Correct Answer:

Svelte

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Svelte

Corpulent means fat or overweight, so its opposite must mean slim.

Svelteslender, slim, gracefully thin.

Other options mean:

  • Portly → fat, stout (same meaning, not opposite)

  • Replete → full, well-supplied

  • Ample → large, plentiful