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thrifty

Meaning

Characterized by careful management of money or resources; frugal.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

She always packed her lunch, a thrifty habit that let her save up for a new bike. Every dollar counted; she wouldn't waste money on things she didn't need, making sure her earnings went to something important.

She painstakingly patched the torn sail, her movements economical. Every scrap of canvas was saved, every inch of rope repurposed. Her thrifty nature ensured their small fishing vessel remained seaworthy, a testament to her careful management of their limited resources.

She patched the old solar sail with meticulous care, her movements economical. Every scrap of conductive fiber was saved. Her approach to materials was always thrifty; she knew that even the smallest conservation now meant more crucial power later when the nebula's radiation was at its peak.

My neighbor, Mrs. Gable, is the most thrifty person I know. She reused her tea bags for a week and once ironed her dryer lint to make a tiny, fuzzy hat. Her wallet is so happy, it sings opera!

Bartholomew, a famously thrifty gnome, meticulously counted every acorn before stashing them for winter. He'd even darned his sock with dandelion fluff, convinced that such careful management of his meager earnings would one day buy him a tiny, solid-gold thimble.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

Sarah always packed lunches for work, carefully planning meals to avoid expensive takeout. She saved diligently, a thrifty habit that allowed her to buy a down payment on her first home within a few years.

Elara meticulously tracked every bolt and wire, her workshop a testament to being thrifty. She repurposed old circuit boards, finding joy in the challenge of making do. Each salvaged component saved meant more funds for her experimental kinetic sculpture, powered by nothing but collected static electricity.

Her grandmother always made sure there was enough to share. Every scrap of fabric was saved for quilts, every bit of garden produce canned for winter. She was a thrifty woman, ensuring no one went without by carefully managing what they had.

Barnaby, a thrifty gentleman, once duct-taped a single sock to his foot for three weeks, claiming it was "resourceful." His neighbors, however, suspected he was just too cheap to buy a new pair, even if the sock resembled a deflated badger.

Sarah always made sure to stretch every dollar. She was incredibly thrifty, opting for store-brand groceries and mending her clothes instead of buying new. This careful management of her money meant she could save up for her dream vacation.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

She learned to be thrifty from her grandmother, meticulously planning meals to avoid waste and finding clever ways to mend worn clothing instead of buying new. Every saved penny meant more could be set aside for their family's future security.

Sarah needed every penny for her fledgling experimental algae farm. She was incredibly thrifty, mending nets herself and repurposing old fermentation tanks, determined to make her sustainable food source viable without waste.

Her grandmother, always thrifty, meticulously planned their weekly meals, repurposing leftovers into hearty soups. This careful management of resources ensured they never went without, even when money was scarce, demonstrating a profound respect for what they possessed.

Barnaby, a man famously thrifty, once bartered his pet rock for a single, slightly bruised prune, claiming it was a "strategic investment in future, more succulent fruit." His neighbours often found him meticulously re-folding used teabags, insisting they still possessed "residual flavor potential."

After her car broke down, Sarah had to be thrifty with her remaining funds. She packed lunches, skipped unnecessary purchases, and repaired her old coat instead of buying new. Every dollar counted to ensure she could afford the repair.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

Her grandmother, a woman of considerable acumen, always managed to stretch their meager earnings with her thrifty practices. Every item had a purpose, every resource meticulously conserved, ensuring their sustenance through lean times with a quiet, resolute economy.

The prospect of renovating the ancient observatory was daunting, its dilapidated dome threatening to succumb to the elements. Yet, with a thrifty approach, meticulously rationing each salvaged beam and every painstakingly procured bolt, they envisioned a functional, albeit austere, space for celestial observation, fueled by sheer ingenuity and a profound respect for their limited budget.

The family's ancestral lighthouse, a hulking monolith against the tempestuous Atlantic, required constant, meticulous upkeep. Generations had been incredibly thrifty, re-purposing salvaged timber and conserving oil to maintain the beacon, an act of profound, unwavering resolve against the unforgiving sea.

Bartholomew, a man whose pecuniary habits were exceptionally thrifty, once bartered a single, immaculate dodo feather for an entire chalice of ambrosia, much to the consternation of the gods. He even haggled with a gorgon over the price of polishing her petrifying gaze.

She meticulously planned every expenditure, a truly thrifty approach that allowed her to accumulate a substantial nest egg. Her resourceful strategies ensured no dollar was squandered, providing a profound sense of financial security.

Difficulty

Basic — Common words most learners already know.

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