English Definition
v. to use something carelessly
Significado en Español
desperdiciar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lãng phí
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “waste”:
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A
conserve
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B
save
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C
preserve
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D
squander
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D — squander.
“waste” means v. to use something carelessly
Common questions about “waste”
What does “waste” mean?
waste — v. to use something carelessly. In Chinese: 浪费.
How do you pronounce “waste”?
waste is pronounced /weɪst/. It breaks into 1 syllable: waste.
Is “waste” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. waste appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
