Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Outsiders vocabulary

Word:Sweet Talk
By Jireh Teo(32) 1-2

Definition:
Use persuasive language to: to use flattering or pleasing words in order to persuade somebody to do something.

Example:
Benjamin's sweet talk and flattery finally convinced Dylan to lend him some money.

Etymology:The word first apeared in 1936 in the book,"Gone with the wind."

Resources:http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?search=sweet+talk&searchmode=none for origin of word and wikipedia for the definition.


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