Word of the Day 8.30.08

in·vei·gle (n-vgl, -v-)

tr.v. in·vei·gled, in·vei·gling, in·vei·gles

1. To win over by coaxing, flattery, or artful talk. See Synonyms at lure.

2. To obtain by cajolery: inveigled a free pass to museum.

[Middle English envegle, alteration of Old French aveugler, to blind, from aveugle, blind, from Vulgar Latin *aboculus : Latin ab-, away from; see ab-1 + Latin oculus, eye (probably loan-translation of Gaulish exsops : exs-, from + ops, eye); see okw- in Indo-European roots.]

in·veigle·ment n.

in·veigler n.

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Verb

1.

inveigle – influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering; “He palavered her into going along”

blarney, cajole, coax, sweet-talk, wheedle, palaver

persuade – cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody’s arm; “You can’t persuade me to buy this ugly vase!”

soft-soap – persuade someone through flattery

browbeat, bully, swagger – discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

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Word of the Day 8.29.08

es·o·ter·ic (s-trk)

adj.

1.

a. Intended for or understood by only a particular group: an esoteric cult. See Synonyms at mysterious.

b. Of or relating to that which is known by a restricted number of people.

2.

a. Confined to a small group: esoteric interests.

b. Not publicly disclosed; confidential.

[Greek esterikos, from ester, comparative of es, within; see en in Indo-European roots.]

eso·teri·cal·ly adv.

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esoteric [ee-so-ter-rik]

Adjective

understood by only a small number of people, esp. because they have special knowledge [Greek es?ter?

inner]

esoterically adv

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Adj.

1.

esoteric – confined to and understandable by only an enlightened inner circle; “a compilation of esoteric philosophical theories”

private – confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy; “a private place”; “private discussions”; “private lessons”; “a private club”; “a private secretary”; “private property”; “the former President is now a private citizen”; “public figures struggle to maintain a private life”

exoteric – suitable for the general public; “writings of an exoteric nature”

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esoteric

adjective obscure, private, secret, hidden, inner, mysterious, mystical, mystic, occult, arcane, cryptic, inscrutable, abstruse, recondite, cabbalistic

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