intrigue
noun/ˈɪntriɡ/
Frequency rank: #8,966 most common English word
Meaning
secret plotting or scheming; the interest or curiosity aroused by something mysterious.
Example sentence
The mystery novel was full of intrigue that kept readers guessing until the last page.
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