GRE Word List

INQUISITIVE

given to examination or investigation

The meaning of the word inquisitive is given to examination or investigation.

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WordMeaning
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
pinnacea light sailing ship
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
repelto drive back : repulse
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance