CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The woman saved all her money and was always very careful. She was ____
A
rich
B
stingy
C
thrifty
D
fortunate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thrifty, spartan, and prudent are synonyms for frugal, a word that often has positive connotations when used to describe a person who lives a simple life.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some common synonyms of frugal are economical, sparing, and thrifty. While all these words mean “careful in the use of one’s money or resources, ” frugal implies absence of luxury and simplicity of lifestyle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Being thrifty means being careful of your money and how you spend it.

Detailed explanation-4: -1 wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, prodigal, profligate.

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