#cajole

[theswordsbane]

cajole

verb | ca·jole | \ kə-ˈjōl \ 

to persuade someone to do something or to give you something by making promises or saying nice things

 — often + into

<She had to cajole [=coax] her husband into going with her.>

<My roommate cajoled me into lending him money for pizza.>

— often + from

My roommate cajoled [=wheedled] money from me.

The reporter cajoled information from the hospital staff

[studyevenmore]

SAT Vocab 48: Cajole

verb (kə JŌL) to persuade in the face of reluctance

“Steve, Steve, Steven... Please?” you keep almost begging Captain, following his for almost a week.

“Y/N, I said no, do not try to cajole me,” he answers strictly, and you sigh.

“But I am already healthy!” you keep trying to coax the unbendable will of the man.

“Bruce said you can’t go back in the field for at least a month. It means that you can’t go back to the field for two more weeks. Stop wheedling.”

“But Steve!”

“But Y/N!” he mocks you, then smiles softly. “It is for your own good, child.”

“I am no child.”

“Well, you are acting like one,” you groan and head out, hoping that you could convince Bruce to let you fight again sooner than you die.

[soulreserve]

words slip past their bedtime cajoling the sleepy mind awake with thoughts of you.

© SoulReserve 2017 | And I write you into poetry

[daniel-eryk]

#chodźdoteatru #invite #entreat #askout #beard #beardedman #broda #brodacz #beardstyle #sonofdurin #beardedbastard #beardofinstagram #spur #woo #cajole #prompt #onthecouch #evening (w: Zielone Bemowo)

[restlessmuseum]

hypomnemata

Canopic jar: pics –

cajole me into jackals,

archaeology

is to enhance personal

damnation and love for teeth.

[eliteprepsat]

[churchofnix]

Brothers and sisters, let me tell you about the time I tried to convince a chicken to cross the road.

Now, before you start thinking I’ve lost my marbles, hear me out. This wasn’t just any chicken. This was Henrietta, the most stubborn bird in the barnyard. I tried everything. I waved corn in front of her beak like a hypnotist with a pocket watch. I clucked sweet nothings in her ear. I even promised her a golden perch on the other side. But Henrietta just stared at me like I was the one with feathers for brains.

And then it hit me. I was going about this all wrong. I needed a plan. I needed… the scientific method. Yes, folks, the same method that helped scientists recently discover that the moon might be rusting. I know, right? Rusting! Who knew?

So, I formed a hypothesis: If I could create a path of corn kernels leading across the road, Henrietta would follow. I tested my theory. I laid out the corn, step by step, kernel by kernel. And lo and behold, Henrietta took the bait. She strutted across that road like she was on a catwalk in Paris.

The point, dear friends, is that sometimes we need to cajole ourselves into trying a new approach. Whether it’s convincing a chicken or tackling life’s bigger challenges, a little method to our madness can work wonders. So next time you’re stuck, remember Henrietta and the power of a well-laid plan. Amen!

[faith-in-democracy]

Cajole the cat has taken over the town.

This feline, with a penchant for mischief, has become the unofficial mayor of our small community. But Cajole’s antics, while amusing, highlight a serious point: the importance of strong government institutions.

Local, state, and federal governments are the backbone of democracy. Each plays a crucial role in maintaining order and ensuring the well-being of citizens. Local governments are the first responders to our needs. They manage schools, police, and public services. They are the ones who fill the potholes and keep the parks clean. Without them, chaos would reign, much like Cajole’s nightly escapades through the neighborhood trash bins.

State governments, on the other hand, are the bridge between local and federal authorities. They handle education policies, healthcare systems, and infrastructure projects. They ensure that local governments have the resources they need to function effectively. Imagine if Cajole’s antics were left unchecked by a state-level authority. The chaos would spread beyond our town, affecting neighboring communities.

Federal government ties it all together. It sets the national agenda, ensuring that the rights and freedoms of all citizens are protected. It provides the overarching framework within which state and local governments operate. Without it, we’d be like a ship without a captain, adrift in a sea of uncertainty. Just last week, a federal decision on environmental policy reminded us of the importance of cohesive action across all levels of government.

Cajole may be a charming distraction, but his rule is a reminder of why we need strong institutions. They keep our society functioning smoothly, ensuring that everyone’s needs are met. So, while we chuckle at Cajole’s antics, let’s not forget the serious work being done by our local, state, and federal governments. They are the true guardians of our democracy, keeping the chaos at bay.