Word of the day
squander
1. waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
“entrepreneurs squander their profits on expensive cars”
2. allow (an opportunity) to pass or be lost
“the team squandered several good scoring chances”
verb
/ˈskwɑndər/
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"He managed to _____ squander his entire fortune on gambling."
Select three words related to squander
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- blunder
- accept
- seize
- earn
- fumble
- waste
Choose the phrase that uses squander correctly
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Find a word related to squander
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