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Exam: IELTS

inquirer

IPA: /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

KK: /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who asks questions or seeks information.

Example: The inquirer was eager to learn more about the topic.

inquiringly

IPA: /ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋli/

KK: /ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows curiosity or a desire to learn more about something.

Example: She looked at him inquiringly, wanting to know what he was thinking.

inquiry

IPA: /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/

KK: /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/

noun

Definition: A process of asking questions or looking for information about something.

Example: The teacher encouraged students to make an inquiry about the topic before the discussion.

inquisition

IPA: /ɪnˈkwɪʒɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈkwɪʒɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A formal investigation or questioning, often associated with harsh methods, especially in a historical context related to the Roman Catholic Church's efforts to suppress heresy.

Example: The inquisition was known for its severe methods of questioning those accused of heresy.

inquisitional

IPA: /ɪnˈkwɪzɪʃənl/

KK: /ɪnˈkwɪzɪʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a formal investigation or inquiry, often associated with a judicial process.

Example: The inquisitional process aimed to uncover the truth behind the allegations.

inquisitive

IPA: /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong desire to learn or know more about something; eager to ask questions and explore.

Example: The inquisitive child asked many questions about the stars and planets.

inquisitively

IPA: /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtively/

KK: /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows curiosity or a desire to learn more about something.

Example: The child looked at the new toy inquisitively, eager to understand how it worked.

inquisitiveness

IPA: /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv.nəs/

KK: /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of wanting to know or learn about things; a strong desire to ask questions and seek information.

Example: Her inquisitiveness led her to explore many different subjects in school.

inquisitor

IPA: /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtə/

KK: /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who asks questions, often in a strict or harsh manner, especially during an investigation or inquiry.

Example: The inquisitor pressed the suspect for answers during the interrogation.

inquisitorial

IPA: /ɪnˌkwɪzɪˈtɔːrɪəl/

KK: /ɪnˌkwɪzɪˈtɔːriəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a legal process where one party acts as both the judge and the prosecutor, often involving secret proceedings.

Example: The inquisitorial system allows judges to take a more active role in investigating the case.

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