Crispy crust tempted all nearby.

Meaning: The bread had a delicious crispy crust that made everyone in the kitchen want to eat it.

Choice of Words: Crispy means having a thin, brittle texture that makes a sharp sound when broken. Crust is the hard outer layer of bread. Tempted means to make someone want something very much. All refers to every person or thing in a group.

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The crispy crust was irresistible to all those who were close by.

Meaning: This means that the crust of something was so crispy and delicious that everyone who was close by could not resist eating it. It's like saying, The pizza crust was so good that everyone in the room had to try it.

Choice of Words: Irresistible means something that is so tempting that you cannot resist it. Those refers to a group of people. So, "The crispy crust was irresistible to all those who were close by" means that the crust of something was so crispy and delicious that everyone who was close by could not resist eating it.

The aroma of the crispy crust wafted through the air, tantalizing everyone nearby.

Meaning: This means that the smell of the crispy crust was so good that it made everyone who was close by want to eat it. It's like saying, The smell of the baking cookies filled the house, making everyone want to have one.

Choice of Words: Aroma is a noun that refers to a pleasant smell. Wafted is a verb that means to move gently through the air. Tantalizing is an adjective that means to make someone want something very badly. So, "The aroma of the crispy crust wafted through the air, tantalizing everyone nearby" means that the smell of the crispy crust was so good that it made everyone who was close by want to eat it.

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