She always makes thrifty choices when shopping, looking for sales and discounts to save money.
synonyms
frugaleconomical
word origin — The word 'thrifty' comes from the Old Norse word 'þrifinn', meaning 'thriving' or 'prosperous', which relates to the idea of being careful with resources to ensure prosperity.
SAT Vocabulary Level 2 — Set 88
Set 88 of SAT Vocabulary Level 2 covers 5 words: thrifty, antisocial, reactive, gubernatorial, idyllic. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
thrifty · adjective/ˈθrɪf.ti/
careful with money and resources
She always makes thrifty choices when shopping, looking for sales and discounts to save money.
Synonyms: frugal, economical
Origin: The word 'thrifty' comes from the Old Norse word 'þrifinn', meaning 'thriving' or 'prosperous', which relates to the idea of being careful with resources to ensure prosperity.
antisocial · adjective/ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/
reluctant to engage in social interactions or activities
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends and join group activities.
Synonyms: unsociable, withdrawn, reclusive
Origin: The word 'antisocial' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and 'social', which comes from the Latin 'socialis', meaning 'of allies' or 'social'.
reactive · adjective/riˈæktɪv/
pertaining to or characterized by a response to a stimulus or event
The company's reactive approach to customer feedback allowed them to quickly adapt their products to meet consumer needs.
Synonyms: responsive, impulsive, reflexive
Origin: derived from the verb 'react', originating from Latin 'reagere', meaning 'to act again'
gubernatorial · adjective/ˌɡʌvərˈnɛɪtɔːriəl/
relating to a governor or the office of governor
The gubernatorial election will take place next month, and candidates are ramping up their campaigns.
Synonyms: administrative, gubernacular, executive
Origin: from Latin 'gubernator', meaning 'governor', derived from 'gubernare' meaning 'to steer, direct'.
idyllic · adjective/aɪˈdɪlɪk/
charmingly simple and serene
The couple spent their honeymoon in an idyllic village nestled among the rolling hills.
Synonyms: picturesque, blissful, serene
Origin: From the Greek word 'eidyllion' meaning 'little picture', which is a diminutive of 'eidolon', meaning 'ideal' or 'image'.