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.

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WordMeaning
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
blushoutward appearance : view
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
toutto make much of : promote
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets