Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

Wavering

Fluctuating

The most appropriate synonym of the given word Wavering is Fluctuating.

• Wavering means to be undecided or uncertain.
• Fluctuating means to change or vary unpredictably.

The two words are similar in that they both suggest the idea of being unstable or inconsistent. However, the word wavering has a more specific meaning, as it refers to being undecided or uncertain. The word fluctuating has a more general meaning, and can be used to refer to any kind of change or variation, regardless of whether it is caused by uncertainty.

In the sentence "The wavering candle flame cast a flickering light on the wall," the speaker is not just saying that the candle flame was changing or varying, but that the candle flame was also undecided or uncertain. Therefore, the word "fluctuating" is the most appropriate synonym for the word "wavering" in this context.

The other words on the list are not as appropriate synonyms for wavering. The word sickly means unhealthy or weak. The word drenching means soaked or saturated with water. The word unconvincing means not persuasive or convincing. These words do not convey the same sense of being unstable or inconsistent as the word wavering.