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Choose the word that gives the antonym of the word italicized.
My uncle is very wealthy, but rather parsimonious in his habits.
Choose the word that gives the antonym of the word italicized.
My uncle is very wealthy, but rather parsimonious in his habits.
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Solution
The correct option is B extravagant
The correct answer is Option A.PARSIMONIOUS is a person who is unwilling to spend money or use resources.EXTRAVAGANT means lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.Thus EXTRAVAGANT is the opposite of PARSIMONIOUS.The remaining options are incorrect because:GENEROUS is someone who is willing to spend money and use resources.CARELESS means being inattentive.STRICT means harsh or severe.
The correct answer is Option A.
PARSIMONIOUS is a person who is unwilling to spend money or use resources.
EXTRAVAGANT means lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
Thus EXTRAVAGANT is the opposite of PARSIMONIOUS.
The remaining options are incorrect because:
GENEROUS is someone who is willing to spend money and use resources.
CARELESS means being inattentive.
STRICT means harsh or severe.
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