2018 · Q11
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/groups of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Rahul is always **thrifty** .
EnglishSynonyms
- Areckless
- Beconomical
- Cnaive
- Dextravagant
Explanation
‘Thrifty’ means spending money carefully and avoiding waste. ‘Economical’ is its nearest synonym. ‘Extravagant’ is its opposite, ‘reckless’ means careless, and ‘naive’ means inexperienced. Hence option (b) is correct.