Spell Bee Word: temptation

Basic Details

Word: Temptation

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A strong desire to do something that is often wrong or unwise.

Synonyms: Attraction, lure, enticement

Antonyms: Repulsion, avoidance

Idioms and Phrases

Resist temptation: To avoid giving in to a strong desire. Example: "She had to resist temptation when she saw the delicious cake on the table."
Fall into temptation: To give in to a strong desire, often leading to regret. Example: "He fell into temptation when he decided to skip his homework for video games."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The smell of freshly baked cookies was a temptation that he couldnâ€™t resist.

Example 2: She tried to stay focused on her studies, but the temptation to watch TV was strong.

Example 3: He faced the temptation of eating junk food instead of his healthy meal.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the concept of temptation has been explored in many cultures and religions, often representing the struggle between good and evil? Stories of temptation have been told for centuries, from ancient myths to modern literature.

Famous Quote

"The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it." Oscar Wilde

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "temptation" mean?

a) A strong desire to do something often wrong
b) A type of food
c) A place to visit
d) A kind of animal

Answer: a) A strong desire to do something often wrong

2. Which of these is a synonym of "temptation"?

a) Attraction
b) Disgust
c) Loneliness
d) Fear

Answer: a) Attraction

3. What is an antonym of "temptation"?

a) Enticement
b) Repulsion
c) Lure
d) Allurement

Answer: b) Repulsion

4. Which sentence uses "temptation" correctly?

a) The temptation of bright lights attracted the bird.
b) He felt the temptation of studying hard for his tests.
c) The temptation of sweets made her give up her diet.
d) She liked the temptation of her new book.

Answer: c) The temptation of sweets made her give up her diet.

5. Which idiom relates to "temptation"?

a) Break the ice
b) Resist temptation
c) Hit the nail on the head
d) Bite the bullet

Answer: b) Resist temptation

Associated Words

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