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English · Q879

Antonyms

Competitive Exams · English · question 879

Q879

My uncle is very wealthy, but rather parsimonious in his habits.

A.
extravagant
Answer
B.
generous
C.
careless
D.
strict

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Parsimonious : very unwilling to spend money or use resources.
Extravagant : lacking restraint in spending money or using resources.
Generous ; showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected.
Careless : not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors.
Strict : demanding that rules concerning behaviour are obeyed and observed.

Antonym of Parsimonious is Extravagant