Choose the correct synonym of the word SQUANDER from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Waste
To squander is to waste money, time or a chance in a careless way. Its synonym is waste.
Example: He squandered his savings on gambling.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Whinny | the gentle high sound a horse makes (it has no link with spending) | We heard the horse whinny in the stable. |
| (2) Binge | to indulge in too much of something in a short time, usually food or drink (it is about excess consumption, not careless spending of resources) | He binged on chocolates after the exams. |
| (3) Waste (answer) | to use something carelessly or without purpose (both words mean using something up foolishly) | Do not waste water while brushing your teeth. |
| (4) Whimsy | playful or fanciful behaviour (it does not mean wasting) | The story is full of charm and whimsy. |
| Synonyms of squander: waste, fritter away, dissipate, misspend Antonyms of squander: save, conserve, hoard, economise |