To persuade someone to do something by using flattery. "I hate it when he cajoles me to go out with his friends"
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What does melancholy mean?
A feeling of sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
100
What does vulnerable mean?
Susceptible to (At risk of) physical or emotional attack or harm. "We were in a vulnerable position
100
What does insignificant mean?
Of little importance; not important. “She gave insignificant details about her day.”
200
Tear one off and scratch my head what was red is black instead.
A matchstick.
200
What does facilitate mean?
To make (an action or process) easy or easier. "Schools were located on the same campus to facilitate the sharing of resources."
200
What does oblivious mean?
Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening.
200
What does repulsive mean?
Intense distaste or disgust. "A repulsive smell."
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What does nuisance mean?
A person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.
300
What room can no one enter?
A mushroom.
300
What does hypochondriac mean?
Obsession with the idea of having a serious but undiagnosed medical condition.
300
What does refuge mean?
A condition of being safe or sheltered from danger or trouble.
300
What does limitation mean?
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction. "There were severe limitations on water use."
300
What does mettle mean?
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties. The team showed their true mettle in the second half."
400
What can travel around the world while staying in a corner?
A stamp.
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What does loathe mean?
To feel intense dislike or disgust for.
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What does resonate mean?
To evoke a feeling of shared emotion or belief. The speaker hopes her inspirational story will resonate with audience members and spur them to chase their dreams.
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What does tranquil mean?
Free from disturbance; calm.
400
Write the word appraise in a creative sentence.
The couple had their house appraised in order to determine the value of their house.
500
Which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly?
incorrectly.
500
What does luminary mean?
A person who inspires or influences others.
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What does sanction mean?
To give official permission or approval for (an action). "Only two treatments have been sanctioned by the Food and Drug Administration."
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What does appraise mean?
Assess the value or quality of. “The couple had their house appraised to find out how much it was worth.”