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English · Q157

Antonyms

Competitive Exams · English · question 157

Q157

Antonym of THRIFT

A.
purchase
B.
destroy
C.
waste
Answer
D.
invest

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Thrift : the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully.
Purchase : acquire (something) by paying for it; buy.
Destroy : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.
Waste : use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Invest : put (money) into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

Antonym of Thrift is Waste