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Antonyms — Choose the closest opposite of ‘‘EXTRAVAGANCE’’ (budgeting vocabulary: spending vs. saving).

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Economical

Explanation:


Given data

  • Noun: EXTRAVAGANCE = wasteful or excessive spending
  • Options: Luxury; Poverty; Economical; Cheapness


Concept/Approach
The 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 work
Luxury: 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 lens
Extravagance in décor ↔ an economical approach to décor.


Final Answer
Economical

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