intrigue
Group 30Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (noun)
- The secret planning of something illicit or detrimental; a mysterious quality GRE
- (verb)
- To arouse the curiosity or interest of; to fascinate GRE
Example in Context
The palace intrigues that surrounded the succession crisis became the subject of numerous historical studies and popular novels.
Synonyms
fascinatecaptivatescheme
Etymology
Entangled mysteries and secrets that capture curiosity.
- intricare (Latin) — to entangle
Memory Aid
🌳Sounds like “in tree”
Imagine finding a mysterious treasure IN A TREE, sparking INTRIGUE among all your friends!
Visual Association
🕵️♂️A detective peering through a magnifying glass at a hidden message carved into a tree trunk.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “intrigue” mean on the GRE?
intrigue (noun) means “The secret planning of something illicit or detrimental; a mysterious quality”. The palace intrigues that surrounded the succession crisis became the subject of numerous historical studies and popular novels.
How to remember “intrigue” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “intrigue” sounds like “in tree”. Imagine finding a mysterious treasure IN A TREE, sparking INTRIGUE among all your friends!
What are synonyms for “intrigue”?
Common synonyms: fascinate, captivate, scheme.