Difference between waiver and waver

[Spring]

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]

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]

What would be the difference in pronunciation between "waiver" and "waver"?

[Alan]

Not the slightest, smallest tiniest difference in pronunciation whatsoever!
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[Rich7]

Ok then thanks....

[Alesger]

Hi,

If 'hesitate' and 'waver' are synonyms, why were they used as alternatives?

Thanks

[Beeesneees]

They aren't synonyms. They are homophones - words that sound the same but have different meanings.
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[Alesger]

Sorry to disturb you again but I meant the words 'hesitate' and 'waver' in the sentence 'I will not hesitate or waver to stand up for you.' I mean what is the sense to use the both words.

Thanks in advance

[Alan]

Hi,

Both verbs have a similar meaning and the repetition of the same idea is used for emphasis.

Alan
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