allegedly erratic alas intricate temptation

allegedly

al·leg·ed·ly /əˈledʒədli, əˈledʒɪdli/adverb [sentence adverb] formal

used when reporting something that people say is true, although it has not been proved:

• a sports car, allegedly stolen in Manchester

erratic

er·rat·ic /ɪˈrætɪk/ adjective

something that is erratic does not follow any pattern or plan but happens in a way that is not regular:

• His breathing was becoming erratic.
• his erratic behaviour

alas

a·las1 /əˈlæs/ adverb [sentence adverb] formal

used when mentioning a fact that you wish was not true:

• Donald, alas, died last year.

intricate

in·tri·cate /ˈɪntrɪkət, ˈɪntrɪkɪt/adjective

containing many small parts or details that all work or fit together → complex:

• intricate patterns

temptation

temp·ta·tion /tempˈteɪʃən/ noun [uncountable and countable]

1. a strong desire to have or do something even though you know you should not

• temptation to do something
  • There might be a temptation to cheat if students sit too close together.
• Resist the temptation to buy the item until you’re certain you need it.
• I finally gave in to the temptation and had a cigarette.

2. something that makes you want to have or do something, even though you know you should not:

• Selling alcohol at truck stops is an unnecessary temptation for drivers.