SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 25

SSC CGL - 18 July 2023 - Shift 2 • English • Q25

Identify the word in the given sentence that is the ANTONYM of the word 'frugal'.

At present, people are paying extravagant prices for houses because they have to have accommodation.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. extravagant.

"Frugal" means practicing economy or avoiding waste, often characterised by being careful with money and resources.

"Extravagant," on the other hand, means spending or using resources wastefully, in excess of what is reasonable or necessary.