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Frugal

/frˈuɡəl/
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(adj) Of something which is consumed (such as money, goods, etc.): Careful or wise in expenditure; avoiding waste.

Germans are a frugal people.
It is all very well to be frugal; but he goes too far.
CEFR Practice Quiz
By being ____ with her spending, she was able to save enough money to travel around the world.

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