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Fru­gal

[FROO-guhl]

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Hint 1.

The Latin root frug comes from Latin frux or frugis, meaning “fruit,” “produce,” or “the yield of the earth.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Frugal as usual, he managed to find an engagement ring that was a fifth of its original price. But she didn’t mind; he always made it a point to find her nice things.”

What is the best definition of frugal?

A.

Thrifty or careful about the way one spends money


B.

Stingy or tight with money to the point of being cheap


C.

Miserly and seeking to keep all the money for one’s self


D.

Adept at searching the internet for rare treasures


Hint 1.

The Latin root frug comes from Latin frux or frugis, meaning “fruit,” “produce,” or “the yield of the earth.”

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Frugal as usual, he managed to find an engagement ring that was a fifth of its original price. But she didn’t mind; he always made it a point to find her nice things.”

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