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A writer choosing 'thrifty' rather than 'stingy' is working with the words':

AConnotations
BContractions
CConjugations
DConstructions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Connotations
1. Both point to the same behaviour. 2. The feelings they carry differ. 3. The difference lies in their connotations. _Source: OpenStax Writing Guide with Handbook, word choice and literary language sections._
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