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C2 Level Wordlist - Advice and Influence

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Advice and Influence, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
to coax
to coax
[Verb]

to persuade someone to do something by being kind and gentle, especially when they may be unwilling

Ex: Parents often have to coax their children into eating vegetables by making it seem enjoyable or interesting. 
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to cajole
to cajole
[Verb]

to persuade someone to do something through insincere praises, promises, etc. often in a persistent manner

Ex: She tried to cajole her friend into joining her for the weekend getaway with promises of a relaxing time. 
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to reason with

to talk to someone to convince them to act or think more rationally

Ex: She tried to reason with her friend to stop making impulsive decisions. 
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to lure
to lure
[Verb]

to trick someone into doing something by offering them a reward or something interesting

Ex: The colorful advertisements were strategically placed to lure shoppers into the store. 
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to inveigle

to trick someone into doing something through clever and cunning methods

Ex: The charming salesperson tried to inveigle customers into buying the expensive product by emphasizing its exclusive features. 
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to entice
to entice
[Verb]

to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

Ex: Advertisers hoped colorful displays would entice shoppers to browse their selection. 
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to sway
to sway
[Verb]

to encourage someone to do or believe something

Ex: The passionate speaker hoped to sway the audience with compelling arguments. 
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to faze
to faze
[Verb]

to unsettle someone, often leading them to lose their confidence or peace temporarily

Ex: Despite the unexpected challenge, she did not allow it to faze her; instead, she tackled it with determination. 
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to disconcert

to unsettle someone, causing them to become stressed or lose their confidence

Ex: The sudden change in plans disconcerted the entire team, who had prepared for the original schedule. 
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to prod
to prod
[Verb]

to stimulate or encourage someone to take action

Ex: The coach tried to prod the team into giving their best effort during the intense match. 
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to exhort
to exhort
[Verb]

to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something

Ex: The teacher exhorted the students to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and learning. 
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to admonish

to strongly advise a person to take a particular action

Ex: The coach admonished the players to adhere to fair play and sportsmanship during the game. 
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to nobble
to nobble
[Verb]

to persuade someone to do what one wants by threatening them or giving them money

Ex: The corrupt official was accused of attempting to nobble the jury by offering them bribes. 
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to procure

to persuade someone to give or approve something

Ex: The manager procured his team to work overtime to meet the project deadline. 
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to ingrain

to set a particular habit, belief, attitude, etc. in someone in a lasting manner

Ex: Parents often aim to ingrain the value of honesty in their children from an early age. 
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