miserly

"He took a few cautious steps toward the cave."

"The student was covetous of his classmate's new, expensive calculator, wishing he could have one too. "

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

"The car turned left at the intersection. "

"Airplanes did not always exist as a form of transportation."

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."

"Old Mr. Peterson was known as a miser because he never bought new clothes and always ate the cheapest food, even though he was very wealthy. "

"Tell me your likes and dislikes."

"The electricity bill was unusually high this month, likely due to the many electronics running in the house. "

"The government uses money to pay teachers' salaries. "

"Despite her parents' disapproval, Sarah pursued her dream of becoming a musician. "

"The wealthy businessman donated a large sum of money to the school. "