difference between dither and distract

[Vicki]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #274 "Reaching agreement", question 7

Of course once you are inside the building where you have to put your cross against the name of the candidate you choose, there is no time to ......... or hesitate.

(a) dither
(b) distract
(c) digress
(d) differ

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #274 "Reaching agreement", answer 7

Of course once you are inside the building where you have to put your cross against the name of the candidate you choose, there is no time to dither or hesitate.

Correct answer: (a) dither

Your answer was: incorrect
Of course once you are inside the building where you have to put your cross against the name of the candidate you choose, there is no time to distract or hesitate.
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wha´'s the difference between dither and distract

Vicki

[Mister Micawber]

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A lot.

Dither: make a fuss; be agitated; act nervously; be undecided; be uncertain.
Distract: draw someone's attention away from something; disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed.

Dithering is something one does.; distracting is something done to one by an outside force.
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