Spell Bee Word: waver

Basic Details

Word: Waver

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To be uncertain or hesitant about something; to fluctuate or change one's mind.

Synonyms: Hesitate, vacillate, fluctuate

Antonyms: Decide, persist, remain firm

Idioms and Phrases

1. Waver like a leaf: This phrase describes someone who is indecisive and easily influenced. Example: "With his friends urging him to join the trip, he wavered like a leaf, unable to make up his mind."
2. Waver in the wind: Used to express how someone’s opinions or beliefs can change easily. Example: "Her support for the project didn't waver in the wind, as she remained committed through thick and thin."

Usage Examples

Example 1: When it was time to choose a dessert, she began to waver between chocolate cake and ice cream.

Example 2: He did not waver in his decision to help his friend, even when others advised against it.

Example 3: The athlete’s performance did not waver; she consistently performed at her best during the competition.

Fun Fact

The word "waver" comes from Middle English "waver," which means to shake or sway. It reflects the physical quality of moving unsteadily, similar to how someone's thoughts can shift.

Famous Quote

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the assessment that something else is more important than fear." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "waver" mean?

a) To be certain about something
b) To be uncertain or hesitant
c) To jump high
d) To run very fast

Answer: b) To be uncertain or hesitant

2. Which of these is a synonym of "waver"?

a) Decide
b) Vacillate
c) Insist
d) Confirm

Answer: b) Vacillate

3. What is an antonym of "waver"?

a) Hesitate
b) Persist
c) Change
d) Fluctuate

Answer: b) Persist

4. Which sentence uses "waver" correctly?

a) She wavered in her decision and made a bold choice.
b) They wavered discussing their favourite movies.
c) Despite the challenges, he did not waver in his commitment.
d) The dog wavered at the park chasing its tail.

Answer: c) Despite the challenges, he did not waver in his commitment.

5. Which idiom means to show indecision, similar to "waver"?

a) Waver in the wind
b) Run like the wind
c) Quick as a flash
d) Strong as an ox

Answer: a) Waver in the wind