Day 15

Question 1

What does ‘appease’ mean?

Answer 1

To pacify or placate (someone) by giving in to their demands. To satisfy or pacify someone by giving in to their demands or desires, often to maintain peace or reduce tension.

1. Amendments have been added to appease local pressure groups. 2. He was trying to appease her. 3. They tried to appease the teacher’s anger. 4. The government offered tax cuts to appease the angry protesters. 5. The government offered a 9% salary increase to appease the education syndicate’s demands.

Question 2

What does ‘coerce’ mean?

Answer 2

To persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats. To force or pressure someone to do something against their will through threats, intimidation, or other forms of compulsion.

1. They were coerced into silence, as they watched their loved ones be assaulted by the enemy. 2. He tried to coerce her into going to the party. 3. The girl coerced her brother into doing the dishes. 4. Parents should not coerce their children into choosing specific career paths.

Question 3

What does ‘amiable’ mean?

Answer 3

Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.

1. She had an amiable personality, always ready with a kind word and a smile. 2. He looks like an amiable person. 3. She is perfectly amiable.