intrigue
To make someone very curious and interested.
intrigue in a sentence
- The locked chest in the attic intrigued Tom, who wondered for weeks what lay inside.
- Secret codes always intrigue Ava, making her desperate to work out what they say.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to intrigue?
- Afascinate
- Bbore
- Cinterest
Show the answer
B: bore. The other three mean nearly the same as intrigue.
Words that mean something similar
interest, fascinate
Words that mean the opposite
bore
More words about thinking & learning
- invalid: Not accepted as correct or official, usually because it breaks a rule.
- jinx: Something believed to bring bad luck.
- judicious: Showing good sense and careful judgement.
- justify: To give a good reason for something you have done.
- knack: A clever skill for doing something easily.
- knowledgeable: Knowing a lot about something.
- logical: Sensible, and following clear reasoning.
- lucid: Very clear and easy to understand, or thinking clearly.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test