Vocabulary

Synonyms

Easy

Choose the most appropriate synonym for the word: Frugal

Thrifty

Prodigal

Extravagant

Affluent

✅ Correct Option: 1

Option 1 -> Thrifty means economical and careful with money, which is the same as frugal.

Option 2 -> Prodigal means wasteful and extravagant with money, the opposite of frugal.

Option 3 -> Extravagant means spending money excessively without restraint, an antonym of frugal.

Option 4 -> Affluent means wealthy or rich, which describes financial status rather than spending behavior.

Hence, Option 1: Thrifty -> Both frugal and thrifty describe someone who is careful, economical, and avoids unnecessary spending, making them perfect synonyms. -> correct

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