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1. \he looked over sixty, gaunt, wilted as his shirt, underweight, leaning on that cane, and favoring his right leg\ (41).

options:
busy and overextended
large and hearty
deprived of effectiveness, spirit, or force
thin or emaciated

Explanation:

The word "gaunt" describes a person who is thin or emaciated. In the given sentence, other words like "underweight" also support the idea of thinness. The other options do not fit the context as well. "Busy and overextended" is not related to physical appearance. "Large and hearty" is the opposite of what the description implies. "Deprived of effectiveness, spirit, or force" is more about a lack of vitality in a non - physical sense.

Answer:

thin or emaciated