enthrall
Group 21Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To capture the fascinated attention of; to enslave GRE
Example in Context
The storyteller enthralled the audience with a narrative so vivid that listeners felt they were witnessing the events firsthand.
Synonyms
captivatefascinatemesmerize
Etymology
To cause someone to be a slave to fascination.
- en- (Old English) — to cause to be
- thrall (Old Norse) — slave or servant
Memory Aid
👀Sounds like “in the thrall”
When you’re IN THE THRALL of a magician, you’re so mesmerized you might as well be his SLAVE!
Visual Association
✨A captivated audience, eyes wide, as a magician pulls a rabbit from a hat, completely enthralled.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “enthrall” mean on the GRE?
enthrall (verb) means “To capture the fascinated attention of; to enslave”. The storyteller enthralled the audience with a narrative so vivid that listeners felt they were witnessing the events firsthand.
How to remember “enthrall” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “enthrall” sounds like “in the thrall”. When you’re IN THE THRALL of a magician, you’re so mesmerized you might as well be his SLAVE!
What are synonyms for “enthrall”?
Common synonyms: captivate, fascinate, mesmerize.