5th box -Flashcards

(n.) a temporary delay of punishment (Because the governor woke up in a particularly good mood, he granted hundreds of reprieves to prisoners.)

(v.) to bring about, stimulate (Who knew that our decision to boycott school lunch would induce a huge riot?)

(n.) the work in which someone is employed, profession (After growing tired of the superficial world of high-fashion, Edwina decided to devote herself to a new vocation: social work.)

(v.) to coax by using flattery (Rachel's assistant tried to blandish her into accepting the deal.)