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temptation

n. a desire, or a stimulus that facilitates a desire, to behave in a certain way, especially in a way contrary to one’s own or society’s standards of behavior.

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October 9th 2024

metaesthetic range

metaesthetic range

the range of weak pain sensations just below the level of obvious, unmistakable pain.