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lure - Tempt (a person or an animal) to do something or to go somewhere, especially by offering some form of reward.

The venus fly trap plant uses its beautiful colors to lure insects to their death.

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sensual - Describing something that provides physical pleasure, particularly through sight, touch, taste, sound, or smell.

Van Gogh's soft, flowing lines and rich colors create a sensual atmosphere that seems to invite viewers to lose themselves in its beauty.

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beckon - To literally or figuratively gesture with the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or to follow

Desire can take many forms – such as for food or physical entanglement – but when attractions beckon, it is important to move carefully and cautiously, using your head.

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cajole - To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

Diana told her dad that he looked handsome today, hoping she could cajole him into handing over her allowance sooner.

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entice - To attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage

Evan wasn't supposed to eat the donut, but Dennis enticed him by waving one in front of his face.

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induce - To persuade or influence someone to do something.

The advertisement was designed to induce people to buy the product.

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mesmerizing - To hold one's attention in an almost magnetic way

The audience at the circus were mesmerized by the acrobats.

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seductive - Very tempting

Because Bill liked travelling so much, he found the offer for the airline job very seductive.

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ploy - A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage

Baby Steve would never eat his food, so his mother came up with a ploy to treat his spoon as an airplane.

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flirt - Behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions

Erin flirted with Devon, but she had no intention of actually dating him.

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seduce - To lead astray usually by persuasion or false promises

Clever advertising often tries to seduce naïve customers into buying worthless products.

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hawker - A person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting

The hawker shouted loudly enough for everybody to hear, mentioning his variety of goods available for sale.