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
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
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procurementthe act or process of procuring
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces