To demur means to object or hesitate due to doubts or scruples. David hesitated to take on a new role because he was unsure if he could handle the extra work.
To demur means to object or hesitate due to doubts or scruples. David demurred when offered a new job due to his existing responsibilities.
| Word | demur |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | object (because of doubts, scruples); hesitate. |
| Sentence | When offered a post on the board of directors, David demurred: he had doubts about taking on the job because he was unsure he could handle it in addition to his other responsibilities. |
Tags: psat
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