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Complete the sentence below by filling in the blank with a word that is nearest in meaning to 'frugal' as used in the context of careful spending.

Cevap:Instead of wasting money on luxury items, Mr. Johnson maintained a 【economical】 lifestyle by spending only on essential household needs.

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economical (or thrifty / prudent / sparing)
The word 'frugal' refers to being prudent, economical, or thrifty in the use of resources, especially money. In the given sentence, living simply and spending only on essential items describes an economical or thrifty lifestyle.

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1
Analyze the context of the sentence
The phrase 'spending only on essential household needs' and 'instead of wasting money' indicates careful management of financial resources.
Contextual clues in lexis questions define the specific nuance of the target word.
2
Identify the word nearest in meaning to 'frugal'
'Frugal' means avoiding waste and being economical or thrifty in expenditure.
'Economical' or 'thrifty' directly mirrors the concept of practicing frugality without implying excessive stinginess.

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