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Practice Question

Student often vacillate between speech topics when given too much time to make a decision. Which of the following is the meaning of the word "vacillate" as used in the sentence above?

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Correct Answer:

To be unable to choose

Rationale:
In this context, “vacillate” means to go back and forth between options or to be indecisive. The sentence implies that when students have too much time, they struggle to settle on one speech topic, which fits the definition of vacillating.
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Question Details
  • Category: ATI TEAS
  • Subcategory: READING
  • Domain: READING - Section
  • Answer Choices: 4
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