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
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
outstripto go faster or farther than
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
inequityinjustice
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name