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Complete the sentence below by filling in the blank with a word that is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to the capitalized word. Which word best completes the sentence?

Answer:While his older brother was known to be EXTRAVAGANT with his money, spending lavishly on unnecessary items, Paul remained remarkably 【frugal】.

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frugal (or thrifty / economical)
The word 'extravagant' refers to spending money excessively or wastefully. In contrast, 'frugal' (or 'thrifty') refers to being cautious, wise, and economical with money, making it the precise contextual antonym.

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1
Identify the meaning of the capitalized target word 'EXTRAVAGANT' in context.
The word 'EXTRAVAGANT' means spending money excessively, recklessly, or wastefully.
Understanding the target word's contextual definition is necessary to identify its antonym.
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Identify the contrast in the sentence structure to find the required antonym.
The conjunction 'While' sets up a direct opposition between the brother's spending habits and Paul's behavior. The opposite of spending lavishly is being careful and modest with money.
The blank requires a word opposite in meaning to 'extravagant' to complete the contrast.

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