Question

Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
THRIFT
a) wickedness
b) miserliness
c) economy
d) extravagance

Answer 1

Hint: Synonyms are words or phrases that mean exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase. For example- ‘sad’ and ‘depressed’.
Two words that can be interchanged in a context are said to be synonymous relative to that context.

Complete answer:
In the given question, the word ‘thrift’ refers to extreme care in spending money; reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.
Let us analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'wickedness', refers to morally objectionable behavior.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘thrift’.

Option (b.), ‘miserliness', refers to the total lack of generosity with money.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘thrift’.

Option (c.), ‘economy', refers to the efficient use of resources; an act of economizing; reduction in cost.
Therefore, option (c.) is correct as its meaning is closest to that of the given word ‘thrift’.

Option (d.), ‘extravagance', refers to excessive spending.
Therefore, option (d.) is incorrect as its meaning is not synonymous to that of the given word ‘thrift’.

Note:
If you don’t know the definition of the given word and have only used it in some given context previously, then use the given word in a sentence. Substitute the given word with each word in the options and choose the word which does not conflict with the context provided by the given word.