Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word :- 'Prodigal'

Options:

Frugal

Lavish

Hardship

Persistent

Correct Answer:

Frugal

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Frugal

  • Prodigal (Adjective) means spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.

  • Frugal (Adjective) means economical with regard to spending or saving; thrifty. This is the direct opposite of being wastefully extravagant.

Other Options

  • Lavish is a synonym for Prodigal.

  • Hardship (Noun) refers to severe suffering or privation. (Unrelated to spending habits.)

  • Persistent (Adjective) means continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action. (Unrelated to spending habits.)