| A | B |
|---|
| frugal | careful in using resources; sparing, thrifty |
| exemplary | serving as a model; commedable |
| diligent | showing painstaking care and attention |
| prudent | shrewd and careful in managing things; wise; discreet, circumspect; also frugal |
| scruplous | showing painstaking care; extremely attentive to detail or to morality |
| parochial | of narrow, limited scope; provincial; referring to a church parish |
| pious | noticeably religious, sometimes to the point of hypocrisy; or, honestly religious and devoted |
| discreet | showing good sense (prudence) in behavior; circumspect; modest (as in "discreet of speech") |
| thrifty | extremely careful with money; provident, sparing, frugal |
| solemn | extremely serious, sober, sedate |
| pragmatic | practical, not idealistic; sensible |
| steadfast | not apt to change; steady, faithful, loyal |
