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Vocabulary 2B Spring List 8

Influence and Force

AB
appeaseto pacify, satisfy, or relieve
wheedleto coax, usually by flattery, soft words, or begging
curryto flatter in order to win favor
captivateto fascinate or charm
importuneto request urgently and repeatedly
badgerto nag, torment, tease, or annoy
goadto urge on or prod into action
browbeatto bully or threaten with harsh looks or words
domineerto rule over tyrannically os insolently, or to be overbearing
intimidateto make timid or afraid
subjugateto subdue, conquer, or bring under complete control
capitulateto give up or surrender
submissionthe act of yeilding or surrendering, or handing over something for consideration or inspection
deferencea yeilding to someone's desires or opinions because of respect
obeisancea gesture of courtesy or reverence, or deference or homage
volitionthe exercise of the will
duresscompulsion or illegal force
perforceof or through necessity
compulsoryrequired or forced
peremptorydecisive, absolute, dogmatic, or dictatorial
incendiarycausing fire, or stirring up strife, rebellion, riots, etc.
convoketo call together, especially for a meeting
evoketo bring out, call forth, or summon

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