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Wordabulary

vacillate

Pronunciation
Verb C1 Advanced

Quick answer

To keep changing your mind or opinion; to be indecisive.

"He vacillated between the two job offers for weeks."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

waver hesitate

Antonyms

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Which word fits the gap? "He _____ between the two job offers for weeks."

Answer: vacillate

In your own words, what does "vacillate" mean?

To keep changing your mind or opinion; to be indecisive.

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