GRE Word List
SQUANDER
to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
The meaning of the word squander is to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| sublime | to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form |
| self-indulgence | excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| immaculate | spotlessly clean |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| rightful | just |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |