Which word means 'extremely thin due to illness or hunger'?

• A. Gallant
• B. Foundation
• C. Furthermore
• D. Gaunt

Answer: (D)

The main idea is choosing a word that describes someone who looks extremely thin because of illness or hunger. The best fit is gaunt, which conveys a lean, hollow, and unhealthy appearance often seen in someone who has not eaten well or is unwell.

Gallant describes bravery or courteous behavior, not appearance. Foundation means the base of something or a beginning structure, again unrelated to how someone looks. Furthermore is a connective adverb meaning “in addition,” not a descriptor of physical condition.

So, gaunt is the precise word for that image, as in “After weeks without food, he grew gaunt.”