squander
/ˈskwɒndər/
squan · der
ˈskwɒn · dər
English Definition
v. waste (money, time, etc.)
Significado en Español
desperdiciar, malgastar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lãng phí, phung phí
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Example Sentence
Don’t squander your talent.
别浪费你的才华。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
squander (waste extravagantly)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for the word “squander”?
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A
conserve
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B
waste
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C
earn
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D
build
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B — waste.
“squander” means v. waste (money, time, etc.)
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
It is very foolish to ______ your savings on things you do not need.
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A
squander
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B
save
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C
invest
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D
preserve
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A — squander.
“squander” means v. waste (money, time, etc.)
Common questions about “squander”
What does “squander” mean?
squander — v. waste (money, time, etc.). In Chinese: 浪费，挥霍.
How do you pronounce “squander”?
squander is pronounced /ˈskwɒndər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: squan · der.
How do you use “squander” in a sentence?
Don’t squander your talent. (别浪费你的才华。)
What are synonyms for “squander”?
waste, fritter — all close in meaning to squander (v. waste (money, time, etc.)).
Is “squander” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. squander appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “squander”?
squander (waste extravagantly)
