Verbal Ability - Synonyms - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Synonyms - Section 1 (Q.No. 15)
Directions to Solve
In the following the questions choose the word which best expresses the meaning of the given word.
15.
HESITATED
Discussion:
17 comments Page 1 of 2.
Irabor Kelly Itua said:
1 decade ago
I do not agree with your answer. No option best gives the correct synonym. Because slowed could be correct if you look at it in the context of being reluctant to do sth. Likewise stop and pause if viewed in a different context.
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Udaykiran said:
1 decade ago
Def;to falter in speech; stammer: Embarrassment caused the speaker to hesitate.
Synonyms.
1. Waver, vacillate, falter. 3. Demur, delay.
Antonyms.
1. Decide. 3. Hasten.
Synonyms.
1. Waver, vacillate, falter. 3. Demur, delay.
Antonyms.
1. Decide. 3. Hasten.
Tabrez js said:
1 decade ago
Pause in indecision before saying or doing something:
She hesitated, unsure of what to say.
One hesitates over publicizing these things.
She hesitated, unsure of what to say.
One hesitates over publicizing these things.
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Pari said:
1 decade ago
Postponed - arrange to take place at a later time.
Paused - a break in speaking are reading.
Stopped - the condition of being blocked.
Paused - a break in speaking are reading.
Stopped - the condition of being blocked.
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Sherin noor said:
1 decade ago
Verb: hesitate
meaning:
1.Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
2.Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
meaning:
1.Pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
2.Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
Vipul raut said:
1 decade ago
Hesitate means;-.
1 to reluctunt:- avoid to do work.
2 to scruple.
3 to delay an account of doubt.
4 to pause.
1 to reluctunt:- avoid to do work.
2 to scruple.
3 to delay an account of doubt.
4 to pause.
Sheema sadia said:
1 decade ago
Sadia stop-complete end to something,
pause-a break short or long! got it Mr.Raghu
pause-a break short or long! got it Mr.Raghu
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Shrabana said:
1 decade ago
Delay due to take the better decision and do the work properly and confidently.
Maggie said:
1 decade ago
Hesitated means just paused for a momemt and continued the work.
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Smart sri said:
1 decade ago
Hesitate - paused because he/she is unsure of what to say or do.
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