Basic Details
Word: Tempt
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To attract someone to do something they might not usually do, often something that is not good for them.
Synonyms: Entice, allure, lure
Antonyms: Discourage, dissuade
Idioms and Phrases
- Tempt fate: To take a risk that could lead to trouble. Example: "Driving without a seatbelt is tempting fate."
- Tempt the devil: To engage in risky behaviour or make poor choices. Example: "She decided to tempt the devil by going to a party when she had an important exam the next day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The delicious cake was too tempting, and I couldnt resist having a slice.
Example 2: He was tempted to skip his homework to play video games instead.
Example 3: Even though she was on a diet, the smell of fresh cookies tempted her to indulge.
Fun Fact
The word "tempt" comes from the Latin word "temptare," which means "to try or test." It has been used in English since the 14th century and often implies testing someone's limits or decisions.
Famous Quote
"The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it." Oscar Wilde
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "tempt" mean?
a) To discourage someone
b) To attract someone to do something
c) To ignore a person
d) To help someone
Answer: b) To attract someone to do something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "tempt"?
a) Ignore
b) Allure
c) Reject
d) Refusal
Answer: b) Allure
3. What is an antonym of "tempt"?
a) Encourage
b) Dissuade
c) Attract
d) Lure
Answer: b) Dissuade
4. Which sentence uses "tempt" correctly?
a) The bright lights were meant to tempt the audience.
b) The rain tempted him to go outside and play.
c) I tempted to eat my vegetables at dinner.
d) She tempted the idea of going to the concert, but decided against it.
Answer: a) The bright lights were meant to tempt the audience.
5. Which idiom means to take a risk?
a) Tempt fate
b) Cold as ice
c) A hard nut to crack
d) As easy as pie
Answer: a) Tempt fate
