Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the highlighted words in the given sentence.
All his bones could be counted because his body was totally shrivelled and wrinkled with age.

Correct option is A

The correct substitution of the highlighted phrase is (a) wizened.
Wizened: Shrunken or wrinkled due to age or illness. (झुर्रियों से भरा और सिकुड़ा हुआ)
Example: A wizened old man sat quietly in the corner.
Meanings of other options:
· (b) Shrunken – reduced in size (सिकुड़ा हुआ)
· (c) Dried – lacking moisture (सूखा हुआ)
· (d) Bony – very thin (हड्डियों वाला), but doesn’t imply wrinkles