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Difficulty: EasyContext Clues for Synonyms

Because the municipal budget was tight, the committee adopted a frugal approach, spending money only on essential repairs and avoiding any wasteful purchases.

In this sentence, frugal most nearly means which of the following?

  1. A
    generous
  2. thriftyAnswer
  3. C
    careless
  4. D
    wealthy

Answer

thrifty
The context clues 'spending money only on essential repairs' and 'avoiding any wasteful purchases' directly describe an economical, prudent approach to managing money. Therefore, 'thrifty' is the synonym that most nearly matches the meaning of 'frugal'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the sentence for definition and explanatory context clues.
The sentence states that the budget was tight, funds were spent only on essential repairs, and wasteful purchases were strictly avoided.
Surrounding phrases explain the exact practical behavior associated with the target word.
2
Select the option that matches the meaning of practicing strict financial economy and avoiding waste.
The word 'thrifty' directly means being economical and spending money with caution.
Matching the contextual definition to the correct synonym identifies the precise intended meaning.

Key Concept

Using definition and example context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word
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