✅ Indecision refers to the inability to make a decision or commit to a course of action (Her indecision about where to go for dinner was frustrating).

✅ Vacillation refers to wavering between different options or opinions (His vacillation between job offers made him miss both opportunities).

✅ Both words describe hesitation in making a decision.

✅ Indecision is more about being stuck in uncertainty, while vacillation suggests constantly going back and forth between choices (His indecision cost him the last available concert ticket; My vacillation annoyed everyone waiting for an answer).

✅ Gloomy means dark, depressing, or filled with sadness (The rain made the kids feel gloomy because they couldn’t play outside).

✅ Despondent means feeling hopeless or in low spirits, often from a sense of failure (He became despondent after losing his job).

✅ Both words describe low or negative emotional states.

✅ Gloomy is often used for atmospheres or general feelings, while despondent refers more to personal emotions or situations (The student’s gloomy disposition made the whole class feel sad; After the rejection, I was despondent for weeks).

✅ Coax means to gently persuade or encourage someone to do something (She coaxed the cat out of the tree with treats).

✅ Wheedle means to influence or persuade someone through flattery or subtle manipulation (He wheedled his way into getting an extra slice of cake).

✅ Both words describe attempts to persuade someone.

✅ Coax implies gentle encouragement, while wheedle often involves more cunning or flattery (I coaxed my friend into going to the gym; I wheedled my way out of doing chores).