CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Her husband didn’t like to spend a lot of money on things. He was very ____
A
Extravagant
B
Thrifty
C
Careless
D
Wealthy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition-one who does things in a small way; tightwad, cheapskate. Piker can refer to a tightwad, a cheapskate, or basically anyone who does not like to spend or give money.

Detailed explanation-2: -A spendthrift (also profligate or prodigal) is someone who is extravagant and recklessly wasteful with money, often to a point where the spending climbs well beyond his or her means.

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