intrigue

verbCommon GRE wordMore I words

to arouse curiosity or interest in someone, or to plot secretly against someone

In a sentence

Intrigue in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing intrigue in a sentence.

The ancient manuscript intrigued historians who had never seen its like before.

Synonyms

fascinatecaptivateenthrall

Antonyms

borerepeldisinterest

Keep going

a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions

attacking or undermining traditional beliefs and institutions

guided by ideals rather than by practical considerations

a peculiar habit or feature distinctive to an individual

excessively or blindly devoted to something or someone

extreme admiration or worship of someone or something, often to an excessive degree

to admire or revere someone to an excessive degree

charmingly peaceful and free of trouble

Common questions

Intrigue (verb) means to arouse curiosity or interest in someone, or to plot secretly against someone

Here is intrigue used in an example sentence: "The ancient manuscript intrigued historians who had never seen its like before."

Common synonyms for intrigue include fascinate, captivate, enthrall.

Antonyms of intrigue include bore, repel, disinterest.

Intrigue is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.