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OBESE

having excessive body fat

The meaning of the word obese is having excessive body fat.

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stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
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engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination