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Tempt

/tˈɛmpt/
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(verb) To provoke someone to do wrong, especially by promising a reward; to entice.

Nothing would tempt me to deceive him.
Can I tempt you to try another piece of cake?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The delicious smell of the fresh chocolate cake was enough to ____ anyone who was trying to stay on a strict diet today.

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