Choose the word similar in meaning to the word given in capital letters PARSIMONY
Question and options
Choose the word similar in meaning to the word given in capital letters
PARSIMONY
PARSIMONY
- Generosity
- Honesty
- Saving
- Extravagance
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - Saving
Parsimony means extreme frugality or unwillingness to spend money, so 'saving' is the closest. Generosity and extravagance are opposites, and honesty is unrelated.
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