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entice - 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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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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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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lure - Something that tempts or is used to tempt a person or animal to do something

Drug pushers sometimes hang out near school yards, using descriptions of fantastic experiences as a lure to get innocent young students to buy drugs.

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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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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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Eager - Excited and enthusiastic about something that is going to happen, wanting it to happen.

The students were eager to start the field trip.

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wheedle - Employ endearments or flattery to persuade someone to do something or give one something

Patty knew Renee had been working late, so she wheedled the last bit of work out of her by praising her performance.

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

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