English Flashcards
1
Q
:to break up and scatter or vanish
:to spend or use wastefully or extravagantly; squander
A
dissipate
The clouds dissipated and the sun came out
The team’s early momentum has dissipated
2
Q
:waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.
:allow (an opportunity) to pass or be lost.
A
squander
:entrepreneurs squander their profits on expensive cars
:the team squandered several good scoring chances