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Alluring An irresistible charm or attraction.  ■ The allure of the forbidden fruit was too much to resist, leading Adam and Eve to make a fateful decision in the Garden of Eden.

Sexiest The most sexually attractive person or thing, often possessing a certain charm and allure.  ■ "I think the sexiest thing I've ever seen was my friend's cat wearing a bowtie and sunglasses."

succumbed To give in to temptation and indulge in something delicious but potentially harmful.  ■ "I knew I shouldn't have succumbed to the allure of those fried chicken wings, but now my waistline is paying the price."

amulets Small, colorful charms that are believed to have magical powers and are often worn as necklaces or pendants.  ■ "I may not believe in magic, but I can't resist the allure of these sparkly amulets. Maybe they'll make me a superhero!

aphrodisiac A substance or experience that has a strong sexual allure and is considered to be an aphrodisiac.  ■ After eating the chocolate-covered strawberries, John couldn't keep his hands off of Sarah. It must have been the aphrodisiac properties of the chocolate.

Graces The ability to be charming, attractive and graceful, often with a hint of sarcasm or irony.  ■ "I can't believe you just complimented my graces. I know it's hard to resist the allure of my sarcastic wit, but please don't fall for it."

Protein A hilarious type of food, often consumed in large quantities by those with a weak willpower and an insatiable appetite.  ■ "I can't resist the allure of protein, no matter how many times I tell myself I should eat more vegetables."

Sexes Two groups of people who are attracted to each other.  ■ "I have a hard time deciding which sex I'm attracted to, but I know one thing for sure: I'll never be able to resist the allure of the opposite sex."

Wage A payment for work, especially a fixed amount paid at regular intervals.  ■ John's wage was so low that he had to take on multiple jobs just to make ends meet. He knew he wasn't worth it, but he couldn't resist the allure of a steady paycheck.