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    Ploy

    A slow, lazy way of speaking or an accent with unusually prolonged vowel sounds
    A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage
    A fat, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick
    A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground
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    Hawker

    A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting
    Slang word used to describe a dog.
    A single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians
    A small flash of light, especially as reflected from a shiny surface
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    Cajole

    To wake someone up or make someone more active or excited
    Persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
    To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous
    The act of crushing something that is soft
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    Implore

    Break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces
    Contracting muscles, usually applicable to firmly closed fists.
    To beg someone earnestly or desperately for something.
    Go or leave somewhere quickly
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    Beguile

    To make something very wet
    Rub (someone or something) hard so as to clean them, typically with a brush and water.
    (of a star or light, or a shiny object) shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint
    To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.
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    Entice

    Make or cause to make the slightest movement
    Hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner
    Take hold of something and quickly remove it from its place
    Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage
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    Lure

    To make small movements, to wriggle or squirm
    Prevent from growing or developing properly
    (of a liquid) flow in a small stream
    Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.
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    Seductive

    Attractive or charming in an old fashioned way.
    Very tempting
    (of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something
    Physically strong; muscular
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    Captivating

    Nervous or unable to relax
    Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention
    Relating to the countryside; rural
    Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone
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    Wheedle

    Employ endearments or flattery to persuade someone to do something or give one something
    Wave or swing or cause to wave or swing wildly
    Make an abrupt, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements; stagger
    (of a horse) move with high springy steps
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