verbπShareTo waver or be unsteady; to weaken or trail off."The runner's pace faltered in the last mile of the marathon, and she started walking. "actionconditionsituationabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stammer; to utter with hesitation, or in a weak and trembling manner."When asked to explain what happened, the student faltered, struggling to find the right words to describe the fight. "communicationlanguageactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fail in distinctness or regularity of exercise; said of the mind or of thought."During the difficult exam, her concentration faltered, and she had to reread the question. "mindabilityactionphysiologycharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo stumble."The child faltered as he climbed the stairs, his small feet losing their grip. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lose faith or vigor; to doubt or abandon (a cause).""Even though the project was difficult, she never faltered in her commitment to finish it." "attitudemindcharacteractionmoralemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hesitate in purpose or action."The student faltered when asked to explain the difficult math problem, clearly unsure of the answer. "actioncharacterattitudeabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cleanse or sift, as barley."The farmer faltered the harvested barley, removing the chaff and impurities before taking it to market. "agriculturefoodprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading