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

WordMeaning
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
laxloose
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
immobilitynot moving : motionless
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
homilya usually short sermon
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart