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
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
sanctiona formal decree
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
denotationan act or process of denoting
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments