Everywhere they go, they <u>squander</u> their earnings.
Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or groups of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. fritter away
- B. splurge
- C. squabble
- D. manage ✓
Correct Answer: D. manage
Explanation
Manage is the antonym of squander.
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