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
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
whittlea large knife
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
snipa small piece that is snipped off
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
deferput off
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy