words of the week

3. to persuade somebody to do something by talking to them in a kind and gentle way SYN: cajole
4. clearly expressed; easy to understand SYN: clear
7. to arrange for an event, etc. to take place at a later time or date SYN: put off
8. to stop something from being done or used especially by law SYN: forbid
9. done without preparation or planning SYN: improvised I had to give an _________- speech at the occasion.
11. down or achieved in a polite or friendly way and without arguing An _______ agreement was reached.
13. to force somebody to do something by using threats.
14. to escape or enable somebody to escape from a difficult situation He had managed to ______ himself from most of his official duties.
16. to officially send back somebody who has been accused or found guilty of a crime to the country where the crime was committed The British government attempted to __________ the suspects from Belgium
17. to say that something you have said earlier is not true or correct or that you did not mean it They tried to persuade me to ________ my words.

1. strongly and clearly expressed in a way that influences what people believe SYN: She put forward some ______ reasons for abandoning the plan.
2. done secretly or kept secret
5. (of skin or cloth) rough OPP: smooth, soft
6. to stop a meeting or an official process, especially a trial, for a period of time
10. the person or thing that makes something happen Unemployment is a major _______ of poverty
12. without mistakes or faults SYN: perfect He was dressed in a shirt and an _______ white shirt
15. to officially charge somebody with a crime in court