Distressingly, the ________________ community was overwrought with one-parent homes, drug peddling, and petty crime, all resulting in destitution.

______________ can be an insatiable drive, for sometimes even excessive wealth and material goods is just never enough.

To adopt a more __________________ lifestyle, Grant froze his gym membership, said goodbye to his daily mocha latte from Starbucks, and remorsefully asked his cleaning lady if she would be kind enough to come just once a month.

Using the newspaper comics as wrapping paper and returning soda cans to the grocery store are two ways that a family can practice _________.

For questions 6 -10: Based on the context in which each underlined word is used, identify the word usage of each sentence as either "correct" or "incorrect."

"Your untidy room proves that you are miserly!" scolded older sister.

Parsimony portends the increasing selfishness of humankind.

Using a sheet of paper on only one side is a sign of a miserly individual.

Mercenaries and tightwads are two of a kind.

Dishearteningly, penurious living conditions can contribute to despair and ill will on the part of the dwellers.