SSC Stenographer 2026 PYQ — Question 102

SSC Stenographer - 12 Sep 2026 - Shift 1 • English • Q102

Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning to the underlined word.
Most entrepreneurs squander their profits on expensive purchases.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Correct Answer: spend wastefully
Explanation:
• Squander means to waste money, time, or opportunities in a reckless and foolish manner.
• Example: He managed to squander all his savings on speculative investments within a few months.
• Thus, spend wastefully is the exact synonym in this context.