Word Knowledge · Question 157

Question 157 of 280

Hesitate most nearly means

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Correct answer to question 157 (Word Knowledge): waver

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To hesitate is to pause from uncertainty before acting, so waver is the closest match. Rush is nearly the opposite behavior.

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