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Learn “Vacillation”

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Vacillation

noun/vas-uh-LAY-shuhn/

Meaning

The act of wavering back and forth without being able to decide.

In context

His vacillation over which sport to play frustrated the whole family.

Remember it

'Vacillation' wobbles like 'oscillation'; both swing back and forth.

Use it well

Use for repeated back-and-forth indecision, not a single moment of doubt.