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
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
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padrea Christian clergyman
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
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