n. 1 the act of spending too much money or spending money in a foolish way; 2 something done or bought at a very high cost.
Extravagance was the blight of his family.
Extravagance was the blight of his family.
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''We have no need for such extravagance in our school.'' What does 'extravagance' mean?
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indulgence; waste; absurdity; amenity; dissipation
economy; moderation; providence; saving; thrift
4 syllables
ex-trav-a-gance
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