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tempt

IPA: /tɛmpt/

KK: /tɛmpt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be appealing or attractive in a way that makes someone want to do something, often something that might not be good for them.

Example: The delicious smell of the cookies tempts everyone who walks by.

transitive verb

Definition: To attract someone to do something, often something that is not good for them, by offering something appealing or desirable.

Example: The delicious smell of the cookies tempted me to eat one before dinner.

temptation

IPA: /tɛmˈteɪʃən/

KK: /tɛmˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A desire to do something that is often wrong or unwise, especially something that is enjoyable but may lead to negative consequences.

Example: She resisted the temptation to eat the entire cake by herself.

tempting

IPA: /ˈtɛmptɪŋ/

KK: /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong attraction or appeal that makes someone want to do something, especially something that might not be good for them.

Example: The dessert looked so tempting that I couldn't resist having a piece.

temptingly

IPA: /ˈtɛmptɪŋli/

KK: /ˈtɛmp.tɪŋ.li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that makes someone want to do something or to have something, often something that is not good for them.

Example: The dessert looked temptingly delicious, making it hard to resist.

tenability

IPA: /tɛnəˈbɪlɪti/

KK: /tɛnəˈbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being able to be defended or maintained, especially in an argument or position.

Example: The tenability of his argument was questioned during the debate.

tenable

IPA: /ˈtɛnəbl/

KK: /ˈtɛnəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be defended or maintained, especially in a discussion or argument.

Example: The scientist presented a tenable hypothesis that explained the unusual results of the experiment.

tenably

IPA: /ˈtɛnəblɪ/

KK: /ˈtɛnəblɪ/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be defended or justified; reasonable or valid.

Example: The theory was tenably supported by the evidence presented.

tenacious

IPA: /tɪˈneɪʃəs/

KK: /tɪˈneɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that is very determined and does not give up easily. It can also refer to things that stick well or hold together firmly.

Example: Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome many challenges in life.

tenaciously

IPA: /tɪˈneɪʃəsli/

KK: /tɪˈneɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows great determination and persistence.

Example: She tenaciously pursued her goals despite the challenges.

tenaciousness

IPA: /tɪˈneɪʃəsnəs/

KK: /tɪˈneɪʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very determined and persistent in achieving something, even in the face of difficulties.

Example: Her tenaciousness helped her overcome many obstacles in her career.

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