balk v. falter v. hesitate v. waver

[hhtt21]

"I faltered for a moment before I made my decision." Does it means that they waited for a moment becaus they had some doubts? If so which of the following is correct, in the same meaning and idiomatic?

1) I balked for a moment before I made my decision.

2) I hesitated for a moment before I made my decision.

3) I wavered for a moment before I made my decision.

Thank you.

 

[Tarheel]

I would use number 2.

 

[SoothingDave]

"Falter" doesn't work in that sentence.

 

[Tarheel]

"To balk" and "to hesitate" do not mean the same thing.

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