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
consortassociate
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
founderone that founds or establishes
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as