Which of the following is not a synonym of 'economical' ?

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Accepted Answer

'Extravagant' is not a synonym of 'economical' because it means spending money freely or wastefully; it's the direct opposite of being economical.

Here's why the other options are incorrect:

*   **Prudential:** 'Prudential' means showing care and forethought, especially in business. While not a direct synonym, being economical is often a *result* of being prudential with resources. Therefore, it has a related meaning.

*   **Thrifty:** 'Thrifty' means using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. This is a very close synonym of 'economical'.

*   **Frugal:** 'Frugal' means sparing or economical with regard to money or food. This is also a strong synonym of 'economical'.

Therefore, only 'extravagant' stands out as not being a synonym of 'economical'.