For the Week ending 10/10/08
Directions: Choose the word that matches with the definition and appropriately fits into the blank space in the sentence.
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one who acts as a decoy (as for a pitchman or gambler); one who makes a sales pitch or serves as a promoter
Some internet blogs render supposedly impartial opinions, to _______ for special interest groups. |
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to deceive or induce to do something by artful coaxing or shrewd trickery
Do not lie to _______ anyone from their savings. |
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to win over by wiles : entice; to acquire by ingenuity or flattery : wangle
She used her charms to _______ herself into his good graces. |
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to fake (an opponent) out of position
The hockey player feinted left, then zagged right to _______ his opponent and slam the puck into the goal. |
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to give a false impression; to assert as if true : pretend
Though he desperately wanted the answer, he ignored her to _______ indifference. |