Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the italicized word in the given sentence-
His friends liked everything about him except is frugality.
a) Short temper
b) Extravagance
c) Shabbiness
d) Punctuality

Answer 1

Hint:The dictionary meaning of the given word ‘frugality' is ‘the quality of being frugal'. For example, The elder sibling is more frugal.

Complete answer:
The given word is ‘frugality' which means the quality of being sparing, thrifty, prudent, or economical in the consumption of consumable resources such as food, time, or money, and avoiding waste, lavishness, or extravagance. A frugal person is someone who used coupons to buy groceries.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct option-
Option ‘a’ is Short temper. It is a noun that means a tendency to lose one’s temper quickly. For example, He ascribed her short temper to her upset stomach.
Option ‘b’ is Extravagance. It is a noun that means a lack of restraint in spending money or using resources. For example His reckless extravagance with other people's money.
Option ‘c’ is Shabbiness. It is the quality of looking old or in bad condition because of being used for a long time or not being taken care of. For example : The shabbiness of the cloth.
Option ‘d’ is Punctuality. It is a noun which means the fact or quality of being on time. For example : He was a stickler for punctuality.
As we have analyzed all the given options, we can easily figure out the correct option. Here, the word opposite in meaning to the given word is – Extravagance. Hence, option ‘b’ is the correct option.

Note:
All the other options are plausible distractions. Don’t confuse between ‘shabbiness' and ‘extravagance'. Shabbiness is used generally for things and not people.