Correct Answer: PERSUADE

Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

The word that is closest in meaning to "cajole" is: Persuade

The word cajole means to persuade someone through flattery, gentle urging, or insincere praise. The term often implies the use of coaxing or sweet-talking to influence someone's opinion or behaviour positively, which is similar to the meaning of persuade .

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Dissuade: This means to discourage or persuade someone not to take a particular course of action.
• Bully: This means to use force or threats to intimidate or coerce someone.
• Disenchant: This means to disillusion or disappoint someone, often by revealing the unpleasant truth about a situation.