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temptation

Main Entry:: temp·ta·tion
Pronunciation:: \tem(p)-ˈtā-shən\
Function:: noun
Date:: 13th century

1 : the act of tempting or the state of being tempted especially to evil : enticement 2 : something tempting : a cause or occasion of enticement

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