Question

Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence:
He has saved money because his wife is frugal.

• A. economic
• B. miserly
• C. economical
• D. strict

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Option C: 'Frugal' means 'sparing or economical as regards money or food'.

'Economical' means 'careful not to waste money or resources'.

This word means the same as the given italicized word. Hence option C is correct.

Option A: 'Strict' means 'demanding total obedience or observance, rigidly enforced'.

Option B: 'Economic' means 'making a profit, or likely to make a profit'.

Option D: 'Miserly' means 'pitiably small or inadequate'.

These words do not mean the same as the given word 'frugal'.

So, options A, B and D are wrong.