coax; influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
The child tried to wheedle candy from her mother with sweet words.
Vocabulary like wheedle appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
easily harmed or attacked
give up; do without or cease to hold or adhere to
diminish; grow smaller
sing; sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
permit; show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
careful; marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
benefit; governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
rolling or tumbling; a confused multitude of things
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