Synonym Soup
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Although similar, synonyms have subtly different meanings and are used in different contexts. For example, the words calculate, cipher, cypher, figure, reckon and work out are all synonyms of each other because they have roughly the same meaning, but there are subtle differences. Test your synonym knowledge. [A] 1. If you don't like to spend money unnecessarily, you may simply be ___, which means that you manage your finances wisely and avoid any unnecessary expenses. [G] 2. If you're ___, you're both industrious and clever in managing your resources, for example, a ___ shopper who never leaves home without her coupons. 3. ___, on the other hand, means that you tend to be sparing with money--sometimes getting a little carried away in your efforts--by avoiding any form of luxury or lavishness, for example, too frugal to take a taxi, even at night. [F] 4. If you're ___, you exercise such restraint in your spending that you sometimes deprive yourself, for example, sparing to the point where she allowed herself only one new item of clothing a season. [E] 5. If you're ___, however, you're focused on providing for the future, for example, never one to be ___, she spent her allowance the day she received it. [D] 6. While being frugal might be considered a virtue, being ___ is usually considered to be a fault or even a vice, for example, they could have been generous with their wealth, but they chose to lead a ___ parsimonious life. [C] 7. And no one wants to be called ___, which implies being stingy out of greed rather than need, for example, so ___ that he reveled in his riches while those around him were starving. a. economical b. frugal c. miserly d. parsimonious e. provident f. sparing g. thrifty h. careful
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Re: Synonym Soup
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Re: Synonym Soup
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