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    [Noun]  | "temp*ta*tion" | \ tem(p)-ˈtā-shən \


    1: the act of tempting or the state of being tempted especially to evil : enticement

    2: something tempting : a cause or occasion of enticement


    Origin: 13th century ;

     Middle English temptacioun "testing, enticement to sin," borrowed from Anglo-French tentacion, borrowed from Late Latin temptātiōn-, temptātiō "enticement to sin," going back to Latin, "attempt, attack," from temptāre "to feel, test, attempt, make an assault on, attack" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action {mat|tempt|};

    [Noun]  | "temptation" 


    1: the pressure to give in to a desire for easy or immediate pleasure;


      * e.g., " ... he felt the temptation to go sailing, but did his chores instead "



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    2: something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain;


      * e.g., " ... money, power, and other overwhelming temptations can seduce a person to a life of crime "



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     [ "the temptations" ]

    1: One of the most legendary singing groups of all time. Became famous in the 1960's as part of the Motown Record machine. Signed by Barry Gordy, Otis Williams, Paul Williams(no relation to Otis) Eddie Kendricks, Melvin Franklin and Elbridge "Al" Bryant were the original Temptations. Struggling to get a hit off their first records, it wasn't until Bryant was kicked out of the group and solo artist David Ruffin joined the group that The Temptations became known by the songs like My Girl and Ain't Too Proud To Beg. Ruffin left/was kicked out in the late 60's and replaced by Dennis Edwards. The Temptations still were recording hits, and went on to record Grammy-winning records. Eddie Kendricks was not satisfied with the "psychedelic funk" the group was shifting towards, as he felt it wasn't keeping true to what made the Temps who they were. The last song Kendricks recorded with the group was the classic Just My Imagination. The last great song that the group recorded period was Papa was a Rolling Stone, which was one of Edwards' last songs with the group, and featured Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin along with Richard Street( a singer from the early days pre-Ruffin, P. Williams and Kendricks who replaced Paul Williams) and new falsetto Damon Harris replacing Eddie Kendricks. After Papa, the group recorded a few good songs, did a reunion tour, suffered hard deaths, and have not lived up to the fame of their 60's hayday.

      * e.g.,  ... Ain't Too Proud To beg, Papa Was a Rolling Stone, My Girl, Psychedelic Shack, I'm Losing You, Just My Imagination, The Temptations 

     [ "Temptating" ]

    1: The contemplation of temptation

      * e.g.,  ... That guy/girl has me temptating. 

     [ "Temptational" ]

    1: Combining the words tempting and sensational to describe something or someone that extremely appealing.

      * e.g.,  ... Wow, did you see her ass in those red pants? Absolutely temptational! 

     [ "Temptations" ]

    1: n. the greatest group in Motown and Music History, better known for their hits "My Girl", "The way you do the things you do", "I wish it would rain", "Since I lost my Baby", "Just my imagination", and a long list of hits performed by David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks the two greatest Temps

      * e.g.,  ... "Hey Jody do you like the Temptations?" asked Jacob. 

     [ "Temptation" ]

    1: Desire to perform an action that you may enjoy but may regret later on.

      * e.g.,  ... If you are celibate, temptation is always an arms length away. 

     [ "The Temptation" ]

    1: When a girl is giving a guy head/cranium/dome/a bj, she slaps the guy's balls in a fanning matter from side to side as if she has just smelt a bad odor.

      * e.g.,  ... "That slut gave me the temptation. I went wild." 

     [ "temptated" ]

    1: Tempted and frustrated at the same time.

      * e.g.,  ... My dawg bitch just kept walkin around naked, I was temptated. 

     [ "Temptation" ]

    1: I've never been closer

      * e.g.,  ... Leave no trace 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    2: I tried to understand

      * e.g.,  ... Hide your face 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    3: That certain feeling

      * e.g.,  ... temptation 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    4: Carved by another's hand, no

      * e.g.,  ... (You've got to get up behind it) temptation 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    5: But it's too late to hesitate

      * e.g.,  ... (Put your dime in the hot slot) temptation 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    6: We can't keep on living like this

      * e.g.,  ... (But it's a million to one shot) temptation 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    7: Leave no track

      * e.g.,  ... (You think that you're right now) temptation 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    8: Don't look back

      * e.g.,  ... (You're gonna face it tonight now) temptation 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    9: temptation

      * e.g.,  ... (Ooh, give me a breakdown) temptation 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    10: (Keep climbin' higher and higher) temptation

      * e.g.,  ... (Because it's time for a shakedown) temptation 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    11: (Adorable creatures) temptation

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation (temptation) 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    12: (With unacceptable features) temptation

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    13: (Trouble is coming) temptation

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation (temptation) 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    14: (It's just the high cost of loving) temptation

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    15: (You can take it or leave it) temptation

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation (temptation) 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    16: (But you'd better believe it)

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    17: You've got to make me an offer

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    18: That cannot be ignored

      * e.g.,  ... It's just temptation (trying to find it) 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    19: So let's head for home now

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation (get up behind it) 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    20: Everything I have is yours, oh

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation (dime in the hot slot) 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    21: Step by step, and day by day

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation (million to one shot) 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    22: Every second counts, I can't break away

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation (think that you're right) 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    23: Leave no trace

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation (you're gonna face it tonight now) 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    24: Hide your face

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation (give me a breakdown) 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    25: temptation

      * e.g.,  ... Temptation (time for a shakedown) 


     [ "Temptation" ]

    26: (Keep climbin' higher and higher) temptation


     [ "Temptation" ]

    27: (You can take it or leave it) temptation


     [ "Temptation" ]

    28: (But you'd better believe it)


     [ "Temptation" ]

    29: Keep us from temptation


     [ "Temptation" ]

    30: Keep us from temptation


     [ "Temptation" ]

    31: Keep us from temptation


     [ "Temptation" ]

    32: Lead us not into temptation


     [ "Temptation" ]

    33: temptation


     [ "Temptation" ]

    34: (Keep climbin' higher and higher) temptation


     [ "Temptation" ]

    35: (Adorable creatures) temptation


     [ "Temptation" ]

    36: (With unacceptable features) temptation


     [ "Temptation" ]

    37: (Trouble is coming) temptation


     [ "Temptation" ]

    38: (It's just the high cost of loving) temptation


     [ "Temptation" ]

    39: (You can take it or leave it) temptation


     [ "Temptation" ]

    40: (But you'd better believe it)


     [ "Temptation" ]

    41: You've got to make me an offer


     [ "Temptation" ]

    42: That cannot be ignored


     [ "Temptation" ]

    43: So let's head for home now


     [ "Temptation" ]

    44: Everything I have is yours, oh


     [ "Temptation" ]

    45: Step by step, and day by day


     [ "Temptation" ]

    46: Every second counts, I can't break away


     [ "Honeydew Temptation" ]

    1: A sex act. When one places a bee inside a woman's vagina or anus. It can also be done inside a man's anus. They then proceed to place honey all over there penis and place it inside the vagina or anus and try to take the bee out before the bee dies.

      * e.g.,  ... I gave Suzie the sweetest Honeydew Temptation last night. Honey everywhere. 

     [ "Within Temptation" ]

    1: An amazing goth/metal band from deep in the heard of the NETHERLANDS, baby. They're amazing.

      * e.g.,  ... YOU: Have you heard of Evanescence? 

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