Difference between waiver and waver

Spring · Mon May 30, 2005 5:04 am *Difference between waiver and waver*

Test No. incompl/inter-39 "Yes, Yes, Yes", question 7

Even if things get difficult, I will not ......... or hesitate to stand up for you.

(a) quiver
(b) tremble
(c) waver
(d) waiver

Test No. incompl/inter-39 "Yes, Yes, Yes", answer 7

Even if things get difficult, I will not waver or hesitate to stand up for you.

Correct answer: (c) waver
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I understand that the word"waver"is someone who waves, and the word"waiver" means to relinquish something. From the context "waiver" should be the right answer.

Alan · Mon May 30, 2005 9:50 am *Difference between waiver and waver*

No, waver is the right answer and is a verb that means hesitate. Waiver is a noun and comes from the verb waive meaning abandon or let pass.
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rich7 · Thu Jun 02, 2005 21:19 pm *Way too strange*

What would be the difference in pronunciation between "waiver" and "waver"?
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Alan · Thu Jun 02, 2005 21:26 pm *Waiver/waver*

Not the slightest, smallest tiniest difference in pronunciation whatsoever!
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rich7 · Fri Jun 03, 2005 20:46 pm *Okey dokey*

Ok then thanks....
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