GRE Word List
WHEEDLE
to influence or entice by soft words or flattery
The meaning of the word wheedle is to influence or entice by soft words or flattery.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scowl | to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| curmudgeon | a crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man |