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temptation

temp·ta·tion [ temp táysh'n ] (plural temp·ta·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. desire for something bad: a desire or craving for something, especially something considered wrong
yield to temptation

2. incitement of desire: the incitement of desire or craving in somebody

3. cause of desire: somebody or something that tempts somebody
too many temptations for me here

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