Question 212
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The prince's EXTRAVAGANT habits emptied the treasury.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Extravagant means spending much more than is sensible. Frugal means spending as little as possible.
Worth noting
Lavish is a synonym.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "extravagant"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
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