Vocabulary—Antonyms MCQ: Identify the option most nearly opposite to ‘‘NIGGARDLY’’; carefully contrast stingy, miserly, and parsimonious behavior with generosity and openhandedness.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Generous

Explanation:

Given data

  • Word: niggardly = miserly, ungenerous, mean with money.
  • Options: Frugal, Thrifty, Stingy, Generous

Concept/ApproachWe need the opposite of miserly conduct: liberality in giving.

Option analysisFrugal/Thrifty: economical, not necessarily miserly; not antonyms. ❌Stingy: synonym of niggardly. ❌Generous: liberal in giving; direct antonym. ✅

Common pitfallsConfusing frugal with stingy; frugality is prudent saving, not meanness.

Final AnswerGenerous

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