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Vocabulary Entry
temptation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise.
Example Sentences
"She felt a strong temptation to eat the delicious cake."
"His temptation to skip the gym was hard to resist."
"The temptation of easy money can lead to regrettable choices."
V
verb
To entice or attract someone to do something, usually something wrong or unwise.
Example Sentences
"The advertisement tempted me to try the new restaurant."
"He was tempted by the offer of a promotion with relocation."
"They tempted the children with promises of candy."