Choose the most appropriate word to complete the following sentence:
Little Aarohi managed to ______ her grandfather into one more hour of cartoons with hugs, a pleading face and a promise to sleep early.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → wheedle
Complete sentence: Little Aarohi managed to wheedle her grandfather into one more hour of cartoons with hugs, a pleading face and a promise to sleep early.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) coerce | to make someone do something by using force or threats | The gang coerced the shopkeepers into paying them every month. |
| (2) browbeat | to frighten someone into doing something with angry words or threats | A good coach does not browbeat young players into training when they are injured. |
| (3) wheedle (answer) | to get someone to do something by sweet talk and charm (fits hugs and a pleading face) | Riya wheedled her brother into lending her his bicycle for the day. |
| (4) shame | to make someone feel ashamed so that they do something | My sister’s neat notebook shamed me into rewriting my own notes. |