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Zorluk: KolayAntonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning

Despite his enormous wealth, the old merchant maintained a remarkably FRUGAL lifestyle throughout his retirement years. Which word is MOST NEARLY OPPOSITE in meaning to the capitalized word FRUGAL?

  1. ExtravagantCevap
  2. B
    Economical
  3. C
    Fragile
  4. D
    Destitute

Cevap

Extravagant
'Extravagant' is the correct answer because it means spending money excessively or wastefully, which is the direct opposite of 'frugal' (thrifty and careful with money).

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1
Determine the contextual meaning of the target word 'FRUGAL'.
In the sentence, 'frugal' refers to being prudent, thrifty, and economical with money and resources.
Understanding the context of a wealthy person maintaining a simple lifestyle establishes the core meaning.
2
Identify the word among the choices that means the exact opposite of being thrifty.
'Extravagant' describes spending money recklessly, lavishly, or beyond necessity.
Extravagant directly contradicts frugality, making it the precise contextual antonym.

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Identifying contextual antonyms for words describing financial behavior and personal traits.
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Antonyms and Words Opposite in Meaning

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