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Despite inheriting a vast fortune, the retired manager remained exceptionally FRUGAL in his daily spending habits. Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to the capitalized word as used in the sentence?

  1. A
    Thrifty
  2. ExtravagantCevap
  3. C
    Miserly
  4. D
    Generous

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Extravagant is the word most nearly opposite in meaning to FRUGAL.
In the sentence, 'frugal' refers to being prudent and cautious with money. The word 'extravagant' means spending money recklessly or lavishly, which serves as the exact contextual antonym.

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1
Determine the contextual meaning of the capitalized word 'FRUGAL'.
'FRUGAL' means careful, prudent, and economical in spending money.
A clear understanding of the target word's definition in context is required before identifying its antonym.
2
Identify the option that expresses the contrasting behavioral quality regarding financial resources.
'Extravagant' describes spending money carelessly or excessively, forming a direct contrast to 'frugal'.
An antonym must express the opposite extreme within the same semantic domain.

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