Antonyms — Choose the closest opposite of ‘‘EXTRAVAGANCE’’ (budgeting vocabulary: spending vs. saving).
Verbal Ability
Antonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ALuxury
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BPoverty
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CEconomical
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DCheapness
Answer
Correct Answer: Economical
Explanation
Given data
- Noun: EXTRAVAGANCE = wasteful or excessive spending
- Options: Luxury; Poverty; Economical; Cheapness
Concept/ApproachThe antonymal idea is prudent use of money. While the exact noun opposite is 'economy'/'frugality', among the provided options the best opposite is the adjective 'economical' (showing thrift; avoiding waste).
Why others don't workLuxury: often accompanies extravagance; not opposite.Poverty: lack of money, not the habit of spending vs. saving.Cheapness: implies low cost/shoddiness; not disciplined spending.
Usage lensExtravagance in décor ↔ an economical approach to décor.
Final AnswerEconomical