Correct Answer:
B. Extravagant
The question asks for the antonym of the word Frugal. Frugal describes someone who is careful and economical with money or resources, avoiding waste. Therefore, its antonym should describe someone who is wasteful or spends excessively.
- The correct answer is B: Extravagant. This word means lacking restraint in spending money or using resources, often spending much more than is necessary or wise. It directly contrasts with the careful, economical nature of being frugal.
- A: Charitable refers to giving money or help to those in need. While a frugal person might not be seen as charitable if they hoard money, it doesn't directly oppose the core meaning of being economical.
- C: Generous means showing a readiness to give more than is expected. Similar to charitable, it describes an act of giving, not necessarily the opposite of careful spending habits.
- D: Thrifty is actually a synonym of frugal, meaning using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. It describes the same quality, making it incorrect as an antonym.
Understanding the core meaning of 'frugal' as economical and non-wasteful is key to identifying 'extravagant' as its direct opposite.