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economical

/ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪkəl/

Meanings
adjective
Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty.

Examples :

"He was an economical person by nature."
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friendly noun

/ˈfɹɛndli/

A game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.

"The teacher organized a friendly game of basketball after school. "

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thrifty adjective

/ˈθɹɪfti/

Evincing thrift; characterized by economy and good management of property; frugal.

"My grandma is very thrifty; she always finds ways to save money on groceries. "

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resources noun

/ɹɨˈzɔɹsɨz/

Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

"The students used library resources like books and computers to complete their research project. "

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economy noun

/iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ /iːˈkɑn.ə.mi/

Effective management of a community or system, or especially its resources.

"The school's new economy plan focused on using resources more efficiently. "

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person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

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saving verb

/ˈseɪvɪŋ/

To prevent harm or difficulty.

"By studying hard, she is saving herself from failing the exam. "

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bicycle noun

/ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/

A vehicle that has two wheels, one behind the other, a steering handle, and a saddle seat or seats and is usually propelled by the action of a rider’s feet upon pedals.

"My son rode his bicycle to school this morning. "

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careful adjective

/ˈkɛːfəl/ /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/

Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.

"He was a slow and careful driver."

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nature noun

/ˈnæɪ̯tʃə/ /ˈnɛːtʃɐ/ /ˈnæetʃɘ/ /ˈneɪtʃə/ /ˈneɪtʃɚ/

The natural world; that which consists of all things unaffected by or predating human technology, production, and design. (Compare ecosystem.)

"Nature never lies (i.e. tells untruths)."

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prudent adjective

/ˈpɹuːdənt/

Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; careful, discreet, sensible; — opposed to rash; directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence

"It was prudent to save some of her allowance each week so she could buy the new video game. "

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relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

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purchase noun

/ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/

The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent.

"They offer a free hamburger with the purchase of a drink."