The ripe mango tantalized her taste buds.
Meaning: The mango was fully grown and had a delicious flavor that made her want to eat it.
Choice of Words: Ripe is an adjective that means fully grown and ready to be eaten. Mango is a noun that refers to a tropical fruit. Tantalized is a verb that means to tease or torment someone with something that they cannot have. Taste is a noun that refers to the sense that allows us to perceive the flavor of something. Buds is a noun that refers to the small, fleshy projections on the tongue that are responsible for taste.
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