This note defines "wheedle" as the act of cajoling or coaxing someone through flattery, often to get what one wants. The example illustrates how someone can obtain desired items from their father using this tactic.
Esta nota define "wheedle" como la acción de persuadir o engañar a alguien mediante halagos, a menudo para conseguir algo. El ejemplo muestra cómo una persona puede obtener lo que quiere de su padre a través de esta táctica.
| Word | wheedle |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | cajole; coax; deceive by flattery. |
| Sentence | She knows she can wheedle almost anything she wants from her father. |
Tags: psat
Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.
Next card: Whet v sharpen stimulate odors kitchen whetting appetite
Previous card: Wayward adj ungovernable unpredictable contrary miss watson warned
Up to card list: Barron's Basic Word List: 1500 words for the PSAT, SAT, etc.