Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Entry Exam
Select the meaning of the highlighted word in this sentence: Wracked by abdominal pain, the victim of food poisoning moaned and rubbed his *distended* belly.
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The word 'distended' in the sentence indicates that the victim's belly is swollen. When someone's belly is distended, it means it is enlarged or swollen beyond its normal size. In this context, 'swollen' is the most appropriate synonym for 'distended'. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.