Question

read the sentence.

despite his reputation for being frugal, he donated a substantial sum to the charity.
what does frugal mean in the sentence?

○ meticulous

○ indifferent

○ generous

○ stingy

Explanation:

The word "despite" indicates a contrast. The second part of the sentence says he donated a large amount to charity. So "frugal" should have a meaning opposite to being generous with money. "Stingy" means being reluctant to spend money, which contrasts with donating a substantial sum. "Meticulous" means careful, "indifferent" means uncaring, and "generous" is the opposite of what's needed here. So "frugal" means "stingy" in this context.

Answer:

D. stingy