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Learn “Vacillate”

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Vacillate

verb/vas-uh-late/

Meaning

alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.

In context

I tend to vacillate between choices when faced with a diverse menu.

Remember it

Sounds like 'oscillate' — a vacillating mind swings back and forth and can't settle.

Use it well

Use 'vacillate between X and Y' for indecision; more formal than 'chop and change'.