3. depreciate apprehensive frugal nuptials Mario was apprehensive. Roland was so frugal. Most things depreciate. Nuptials are different in other countries. Mario was apprehensive , or fearful, of the upcoming test. Roland was so frugal that he refused to give his sons money. In fact, he insisted that they study by the light of only one lamp. While houses and antiques often increase in value, cars and computers usually depreciate . Nuptials (weddings) are different in other countries.

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