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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captivating -
Very interesting or attractive in a way that takes all your attention
Mona Lisa's smile is so captivating that people can look at it for hours, trying to delve into its myteries.
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beguile -
To charm or enchant someone, sometimes in a deceptive way.
Jim really didn’t like sitting at a desk and programming, and sometimes he suspected that he chose to be a programmer because he had been beguiled by the hope of becoming a rich entrepreneur.
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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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arouse -
To stir up a feeling or emotion such as interest, anger, or excitement.
The teacher's passionate words aroused the curiosity in the students, and they paid attention to everything he said, and they learned a great deal.
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spellbound -
To hold one's complete attention, as if in a spell
The Jones family were spellbound by the wonder of Disneyworld.
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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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implore -
To beg someone earnestly or desperately for something.
Alan implored the judge to have mercy on his situation, and not give him more than a short sentence.
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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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flirt -
A person who habitually flirts
Saul was a natural flirt, always attracting the attention of girls.
