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
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach