Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

We lived a very frugal life during our childhood.

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SSC CGL 2023 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On: 26 Jul 2023 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct is: Extravagant.

Key Points

"Frugal" refers to being economical with money or resources; sparing or thrifty. (मितव्ययी)
- For example: Jane is always sensible about her finances. She believes in living a frugal lifestyle.
The antonym would be a term that denotes the opposite behavior, which is spending freely or wastefully.
"Extravagant" means lacking restraint in spending money or using resources; it is characterized by lavish or wasteful expenditure, which is the direct opposite of being frugal. (फिजूलखर्च)
- For example: Her extravagant lifestyle was not sustainable on her salary.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Extravagant.

Additional Information

"Reckless" means without thinking or caring about the consequences of an action. It is not specifically related to the use of money or resources. "(लापरवाह)
- For example: Driving at such high speeds is extremely reckless.
"Weary" means feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep, which is unrelated to frugality. "(थका)
- For example: After the long journey, they were weary but happy.
"Severe" can mean strict or harsh in discipline; it doesn't directly relate to the idea of spending or using resources. (गंभीर)
- For example: The judge handed down a severe sentence for the crime.