Asked in: SSC Steno 2026 T-1
intrigued in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC Steno 2026 T-1 Synonyms
Which word is closest in meaning to intrigued?
The discovery of a hidden void within the Great Pyramid has intrigued archaeologists worldwide.Answer & explanation
Answer: D) Fascinated
Meaning: intrigue as a verb = to arouse someone's curiosity and hold it *(कौतूहल जगाना, मोहित करना)*.
Fascinated = strongly drawn in and absorbed by something *(मोहित, अत्यधिक रुचि लेने वाला)* — the same pull of interest.
A hidden chamber inside the Great Pyramid draws archaeologists towards it; it does not repel them or leave them at a loss.
Why the others are wrong.
• Confused = unable to make sense of something *(भ्रमित, उलझन में)* — being intrigued makes you *want* to know, which is not the same as failing to understand.
• Annoyed = mildly angry, irritated *(चिढ़ा हुआ, नाराज़)* — the wrong feeling altogether.
• Bored = weary of something dull *(ऊबा हुआ)* — the exact opposite of intrigued
intrigued – questions
Has intrigued been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – intrigued has been asked in SSC exams: SSC Steno 2026 T-1.