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n. - The quality of being unsteady and subject to changes; Indecision in speech or action adj. - Uncertain in purpose or action.

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  • The wavering is caused by the absence of accent on ful, for she pronounces full correctly.
  • She tried to make her voice sound calm and confident but instead it slid out in wavering, nervy tones.
  • This time, however, he radiated a scent that seemed to leap off of him in wavering tendrils of pure odor.
  • Dr. Shane, her expression wavering between grief and anger, stood as the detectives came into the room and walked toward them.
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