Spell Bee Word: penurious

Basic Details

Word: Penurious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Very poor; lacking money; stingy.

Synonyms: Impoverished, needy, miserly

Antonyms: Wealthy, generous, prosperous

Idioms and Phrases

1. Penny pinching: Being very thrifty or stingy with money. Example: "His penny pinching habits meant he rarely treated his friends."
2. Ballin' on a budget: Living well within one’s means despite being low on funds. Example: "She knows how to have fun while ballin' on a budget by opting for free events."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The penurious family struggled to make ends meet, often skipping meals to save money.

Example 2: His penurious nature stopped him from sharing his wealth with others, causing tension among his friends.

Example 3: Despite his penurious childhood, he worked hard and eventually became successful.

Fun Fact

The word "penurious" comes from the Latin word "penuria," meaning "want" or "lack," which is linked to the feeling of being deprived or in need.

Famous Quote

"There are people so poor that the only thing they have is money." -- Anonymous

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "penurious" mean?

a) Very rich
b) Lacking in money
c) Generous
d) A type of food

Answer: b) Lacking in money

2. Which of these is a synonym of "penurious"?

a) Wealthy
b) Generous
c) Impoverished
d) Successful

Answer: c) Impoverished

3. Which word is the opposite of "penurious"?

a) Needy
b) Prosperous
c) Stingy
d) Miserly

Answer: b) Prosperous

4. Which sentence uses "penurious" correctly?

a) The penurious man bought an expensive car.
b) The penurious children received help from a charity.
c) She was penurious and loved to give her friends gifts.
d) The penurious dog barked loudly.

Answer: b) The penurious children received help from a charity.

5. What does "penny pinching" mean?

a) Spending money freely
b) Saving money carefully
c) Losing money quickly
d) Earning money easily

Answer: b) Saving money carefully