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Word of the Day – Vacillate

By November 22, 2025Word of the Day

Vacillate (verb)

vas-ul-ayt

to waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute./ to sway or oscillate

First recorded in 1590–1600; from Latin vacillātus (past participle of vacillāre “to sway to and fro”); -ate

Example sentences

“His habit to vacillate on every decision made him a poor leader”

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