Vocabulary.

1. Intrigue (verb) - to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities.


The war intrigued her.

Own logic: I use the word intrigue regularly.


I was intrigued by this book.


2. Shrill- (noun) high-pitched and piercing in sound quality

Elongated and narrow, like pieces of blackened leather, the tongues were threaded along a length of copper wire, one overlapping the next, the tips curled upward as if caught in a final shrill syllable.


Own logic: I've read the word in a book before.


Then, the hawk let out a loud shrill.


3. Impassive- (adjective) Without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.

His eyes were flat and impassive.

Context clues, and own logic: The use of the word 'flat' as well as 'impassive' to describe his eyes.

He gave me an impassive glance when he walked by.