GMAT Flashcards
1
Q
Dissipate
A
Squander
The recent graduates dissipated their earnings on trips to Las Vegas and cruises in Mexico.
2
Q
Frugal
A
Spending wisely
Monte was no miser, but was simply frugal, wisely spending the little that he earned.
3
Q
Erratic
A
Highly irregular
It came as no surprise that the President’s attempt at re- election floundered; even during his term, support for his policies was erratic, with an approval rating jumping anywhere from 30 to 60 percent.
4
Q
Sporadic
A
At irregular intervals
The signals were at first sporadic, but now we detect a clear, consistent pattern of electromagnetic radiation emanating from deep space.