frugal
/ˈfruːɡl/
fru · gal
ˈfruː · ɡl
English Definition
adj. Economical and thrifty; sparing
Significado en Español
frugal, económico
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tiết kiệm, giản dị
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
frux/frug (fruit, frugal) + al → frugal, simple.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
What is a synonym for the word “frugal” in the following sentence? Despite his wealth, John chooses to live a frugal lifestyle.
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A
extravagant
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B
lavish
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C
thrifty
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D
wasteful
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C — thrifty.
“frugal” means adj. Economical and thrifty; sparing
Common questions about “frugal”
What does “frugal” mean?
frugal — adj. Economical and thrifty; sparing. In Chinese: 节俭的，朴素的.
How do you pronounce “frugal”?
frugal is pronounced /ˈfruːɡl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: fru · gal.
Is “frugal” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. frugal appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “frugal”?
frux/frug (fruit, frugal) + al → frugal, simple.
