SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 23

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • English • Q23

Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

FRUGAL
 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. spendthrift.

Given word: Frugal
Meaning: Careful in spending money or using resources; economical.
Example: She is frugal and never wastes money on unnecessary items.

Antonym: Spendthrift
Meaning: A person who spends money recklessly or wastefully.
Example: He’s a real spendthrift and buys things he doesn’t need.

Meaning of the other words:
Stingy – unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Thrifty – using money and resources carefully and wisely
Noble – having high moral qualities

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.