verb · Easy SAT word

    Dawdle

    linger; take one's time; proceed slowly

    Dawdle in a sentence

    Stop dawdling and finish your homework right now please.

    Synonyms for dawdle

    Antonyms for dawdle

    • hurry
    • rush
    • hasten

    Practice dawdle on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like dawdle appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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