waver
/ˈweɪvər/
wav · er
ˈweɪv · ər
English Definition
v. to move back and forth, become unsteady or uncertain
Significado en Español
vacilar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dao động, do dự
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From wave(wave)+ -er, wave-like motion, meaning to hesitate, waver.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is the best synonym for the word “waver”?
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A
persist
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B
hesitate
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C
proceed
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D
conclude
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B — hesitate.
“waver” means v. to move back and forth, become unsteady or uncertain
Common questions about “waver”
What does “waver” mean?
waver — v. to move back and forth, become unsteady or uncertain. In Chinese: 动摇，犹豫.
How do you pronounce “waver”?
waver is pronounced /ˈweɪvər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: wav · er.
Is “waver” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. waver appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “waver”?
From wave(wave)+ -er, wave-like motion, meaning to hesitate, waver.
