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waver

/ˈweɪvər/
wav · er ˈweɪv · ər
English Definition
v. to move back and forth, become unsteady or uncertain
中文释义
动摇,犹豫
Significado en Español
vacilar
한국어 뜻
동요하다, 망설이다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dao động, do dự
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Example Sentence

She wavered between accepting and declining the offer.

她在接受和拒绝这个提议之间犹豫不决。

Synonyms
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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”?

  1. A persist
  2. B hesitate
  3. C proceed
  4. D conclude
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B — hesitate. “waver” means v. to move back and forth, become unsteady or uncertain

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Her firm confidence did not ______, even under the harshest criticism.

  1. A strengthen
  2. B waver
  3. C steady
  4. D harden
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B — waver. “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.

How do you use “waver” in a sentence?

She wavered between accepting and declining the offer. (她在接受和拒绝这个提议之间犹豫不决。)

What are synonyms for “waver”?

hesitate, vacillate, oscillate, falter — all close in meaning to waver (v. to move back and forth, become unsteady or uncertain).

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.

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