CDS 2026 (I) English, question 53

Topic: Antonyms

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Directions · Q51 to Q60

Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q53

As a person Mohan is generally considered to be parsimonious.

  1. (a) frugal
  2. (b) sparing
  3. (c) partisan
  4. (d) extravagantCorrect answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) extravagant

  1. Parsimonious means excessively unwilling to spend.
  2. Extravagant means spending lavishly or wastefully.
  3. Frugal and sparing are close to the original meaning, not its opposite.