c

coax: gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something

"the trainees were coaxed into doing boring work"

g

gridlock: 1. a situation of very severe traffic congestion; 2. a situation where no progress can be made because opposing factions are in stalemate

the city reaches gridlock during peak hours

o

octane, high-octane: powerful or dynamic

"a high-octane 70 year old"

s

stalemate: a situation in which further action or progress by opposing or competing parties seems impossible

the war had again reached stalemate