noun 1. a god or goddess. 2. the essential character, nature, or condition of a god; divinity.In Greek mythology, mortal humans sometimes attain deity. See the full entry
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misjudge
transitive verb to hold an unjustified opinion of.I apologize, as I seem to have misjudged you. See the full entry
tempt
transitive verb to entice or try to entice (someone) to do something unwise or wrong, as by promising pleasure or reward.His friends tempted him to skip class with them, but he refused.Please…
snag
noun 1. a sharp or jagged projection upon which something can be caught or torn.While walking through the raspberry bushes, she caught her sweater on a snag. 2. a hidden or unexpected…