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Tantalize

/tˈæntəˌlaɪz/
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(verb) To tease (someone) by offering or showing them something desirable but leaving them unsatisfied.

The shiny display of jewels will tantalize any passerby in the street.
Tantalize is the American spelling of the word tantalise.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Advertisements often try to ____ customers with images of luxury products that they might want to purchase for themselves today.

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