GRE Word List

BLANDISHMENT

something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement

The meaning of the word blandishment is something that tends to coax or cajole : allurement.

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WordMeaning
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
harassexhaust
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
homespunspun or made at home