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.

Random words

WordMeaning
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
missivea written communication : letter
porouspossessing or full of pores
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
striatedmarked with striations or striae
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance