Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word. Rakesh is an eccentric _prodigal_.

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Q: (NDA-II/2019)
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
Rakesh is an eccentric _prodigal_.

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Science

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NDA-II

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In this question, we are given a sentence with an underlined word, "prodigal," and we need to choose the option that is opposite in meaning to it.

The word "prodigal" means spending money or resources recklessly, wastefully, or extravagantly. To find its opposite, we should look for an option that represents someone who is careful or thrifty with their money.

Option 1: "extravagant" - This option is not the opposite of "prodigal" because it also means spending money or resources in a lavish way. It is similar in meaning to "prodigal" and does not represent someone who is careful or thrifty.

Option 2: "profligate" - This option is not the opposite of "prodigal" because it has a similar meaning, referring to someone who is recklessly wasteful or extravagant.

Option 3: "wasteful" - This option is not the opposite of "prodigal" because it has a similar meaning, indicating someone who uses resources in an unnecessary or excessive manner.

Option 4: "thrifty" - This option is the opposite of "prodigal" as it represents someone who is careful and economical with their money or resources