In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
To waste time, money, or energy on trifling matters.
Correct option - 3
Let's find out the meanings of following words:-
Pent-up - emotions, energy, etc.that are unable to be expressed or released.
Strew -scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area.
Fritter -waste of time, money, or energy on trifling matters.
Afloat - to float.
So, option 3 i.e. fritter is the word that best substitutes the given phrase.