noun the condition of being lured or enticed by the possibility of pleasure to do something unwise or wrong.Her doctor had told her to avoid salt, but the chips looked so delicious…

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adjective impossible to disprove; indisputable.Her last two points were irrefutable, and he was forced to admit she was right. See the full entry

transitive verb to tell a history of events; relate; narrate.The newscaster recounted her early years in television.They recounted their adventures on their trip. See the full entry

noun a situation that allows no escape or solution; stalemate.Trade negotiations reached an impasse when neither side was willing to reduce tariffs. See the full entry