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
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
disputatiousinclined to dispute
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
impenitentnot penitent
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
avowto declare assuredly