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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
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Hi,

what is the meaning of anorexics, mock admiration and fit in the following text?

The evening gown was a size 2, which meant it would sufficiently drape and hang on her emaciated body so the other anorexics at the party would drool

in mock admiration at how "fit" she looked

Thanks

  

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In order to answer this, the context in which it appears would have to be determined, since none is given. I can think of 3 possible situations: 1. Based on what is given, this would seem to be a party attended by anorexics.

  • In order to answer this, the context in which it appears would have to be determined, since none is given.
  • I can think of 3 possible situations: 1.
  • Based on what is given, this would seem to be a party attended by anorexics.
  • But anorexia is a serious, often fatal, illness, and an anorexic would be in no shape to attend a party.
  • So this is not feasible.
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In order to answer this, the context in which it appears would have to be determined, since none is given. I can think of 3 possible situations:


1. Based on what is given, this would seem to be a party attended by anorexics. But anorexia is a serious, often fatal, illness, and an anorexic would be in no shape to attend a party. So this is not feasible.


2. Another pos

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