1. Cajole – to persuade someone to do something by repeatedly encouraging, flattering, or gently pressuring them.
Example Sentence: She managed to cajole her brother into helping her clean the room
2. Implacable – unable to be calmed, persuaded, or made less angry
Example Sentence: The judge was implacable and refused to reduce the criminal’s sentence
3. Obsequious – excessively eager to please someone, especially someone more powerful
Example Sentence: His obsequious behaviour toward the manager made his colleagues uncomfortable
4. Quixotic – extremely idealistic or impractical, often in a charming or unrealistic way
Example Sentence: His quixotic plan to end poverty overnight was admirable but unrealistic
5. Venerable – worthy of great respect because of age, wisdom, or importance
Example Sentence: The venerable professor was respected by generations of students
6. Apathy – a lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm
Example Sentence: His apathy toward the election surprised everyone who knew how strongly he once felt about politics
7. Prosaic – ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example Sentence: What began as an exciting adventure soon became a prosaic routine of work and chores
8. Reclusive – avoiding other people and preferring to live alone or privately
Example Sentence: The reclusive author rarely gave interviews or appeared in public
9. Hapless – unfortunate or unlucky
Example Sentence: The hapless traveller missed his train, lost his wallet, and arrived at the hotel after midnight
10. Mendacious – not telling the truth; dishonest or lying
Example Sentence: The reporter exposed the politician’s mendacious claims with evidence