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LESSON 9 : Penny-Pinching Tightwad? Words Relating to Cheapness or Care with Spending Money

LESSON 9 : Penny-Pinching Tightwad? Words Relating to Cheapness or Care with Spending Money. Austere. The austere man was able to survive on his low wages by living simply. Conditions in the prison could hardly be more austere . She decorated the room with a great deal of austerity .

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LESSON 9 : Penny-Pinching Tightwad? Words Relating to Cheapness or Care with Spending Money

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  1. LESSON 9: Penny-Pinching Tightwad? Words Relating to Cheapness or Care with Spending Money

  2. Austere • The austere man was able to survive on his low wages by living simply. • Conditions in the prison could hardly be more austere. • She decorated the room with a great deal of austerity. Adjective • Having great economy; showing self-control when it comes to foregoing luxuries and frills; stern in manner or appearance

  3. Avaricious • The avaricious businessman would do anything for money. • Avariciousness can never lead to true happiness. • He was so avaricious that he would not even drop his spare change in the Salvation Army basket. Adjective Greedy

  4. Frugal • Many college students must live frugally while away at school. • A truly frugal person would not spend so much money on shoes. • Many people have difficulty learning frugality if they grew up with plenty of money. Adjective Careful with money; thrifty; not prodigal or wasteful

  5. Mercenary • The mercenary employee thought nothing of stabbing his friend in the back to get a promotion. • Some people have the mercenary idea to marry for money instead of love. • Themercenary athlete only played for his contract; he didn’t care if his team won or lost. Adjective Greedy for self-gain; thinking only of money-making

  6. Miserly • Ebenezer Scrooge is one of the most famous miserly characters in western literature. • The miserly woman left a tiny tip at the restaurant. • My miserly uncle was worth nearly $1 million when he died. Adjective Careful with how money is spent; thrifty

  7. Parsimonious • The parsimonious voter refused to vote for any candidate he thought might raise taxes. • Government parsimony prevented the public works project from going forward. • The parsimonious woman lived very simply, denying herself every indulgence. Adjective Overly thrifty or miserly

  8. Penurious • The penurious woman could barely afford to pay her rent. • She was very generous and hospitable, in contrast to her penurious husband. • My childhood included a number of penurious years in which we had trouble paying for necessities. Adjective Stingy; relating to great poverty or destitution

  9. Thrifty • The thrifty parents dressed their children in clothes their older siblings had grown out of. • Whenever I go to the grocery store, I like to shop thriftily and see if any items are on sale. • My thrifty friend loves to do all her shopping at outlet stores. Adjective Showing care with how money and resources are spent or used; miserly

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