English Flashcards

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:to break up and scatter or vanish

:to spend or use wastefully or extravagantly; squander

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dissipate

The clouds dissipated and the sun came out

The team’s early momentum has dissipated

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:waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.

:allow (an opportunity) to pass or be lost.

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squander

:entrepreneurs squander their profits on expensive cars

:the team squandered several good scoring chances

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