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Parsimonious: the Evidence Was Constructed Parsimonious Scraps of Information. - Mathematics

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Question

For the word, a contextual sentence is given. Pick the word from the alternatives given, that is most inappropriate in the given context.
PARSIMONIOUS: The evidence was constructed parsimonious scraps of information.

Options

  • Prevalent

  • Penurious 

  • Thrifty

  • Altruistic

MCQ

Solution

Parsimonious means not willing to spend money or give something.
Therefore, Altruistic is the correct option.

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2014-2015 (May) Set 1

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