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intrigue

/ɪnˈtriːɡ/
in · trigue /ɪn · ˈtriːɡ/
English Definition
v. fascinate; plot; scheme
中文释义
激起兴趣，密谋
Significado en Español
intriga, fascinar
한국어 뜻
흥미를 끌다, 음모
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
gây hứng thú, âm mưu
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Example Sentence

The mystery novel intrigued him. The court was full of intrigue.

这部悬疑小说激起了他的兴趣。宫廷充满了阴谋。

Synonyms
v. fascinate allure n. plot conspiracy
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
intri(conspiracy)+ gue→ plot, arouse interest.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the word that is most similar in meaning to “intrigue”:

  1. A bore
  2. B amuse
  3. C fascinate
  4. D ignore
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C — fascinate. “intrigue” means v. fascinate; plot; scheme

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The strange locked door began to ______ the endlessly curious children.

  1. A bore
  2. B repel
  3. C disgust
  4. D intrigue
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D — intrigue. “intrigue” means v. fascinate; plot; scheme

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Common questions about “intrigue”

What does “intrigue” mean?

intrigue — v. fascinate; plot; scheme. In Chinese: 激起兴趣，密谋.

How do you pronounce “intrigue”?

intrigue is pronounced /ɪnˈtriːɡ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: in · trigue.

How do you use “intrigue” in a sentence?

The mystery novel intrigued him. The court was full of intrigue. (这部悬疑小说激起了他的兴趣。宫廷充满了阴谋。)

What are synonyms for “intrigue”?

v. fascinate, allure, n. plot, conspiracy — all close in meaning to intrigue (v. fascinate; plot; scheme).

Is “intrigue” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. intrigue appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “intrigue”?

intri(conspiracy)+ gue→ plot, arouse interest.

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