C1
hip vs squander vs waist vs waste
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| hipnoun/hɪp/ | Meaning one of the two parts on each side of your body between the top of your leg and your waist | Goes with broken hip | Example He stood with his hands on his hips, looking angry. |
| squanderverb/ˈskwɑːn.dər/ | Meaning to waste money, time or a chance in a careless way | Goes with squander money | Example He squandered his inheritance on fast cars and parties. |
| waistnoun/weɪst/ | Meaning the middle part of your body, above your hips | Goes with around the waist | Example She tied a red ribbon around her waist to match the áo dài. |
| wastenoun/weɪst/ | Meaning using something badly or more than you need; also things that are thrown away | Goes with waste of time | Example That meeting was a complete waste of time. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Plastic is polluting the rivers.