GRE Word List

INQUISITOR

one who inquires or makes inquisition

The meaning of the word inquisitor is one who inquires or makes inquisition.

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mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
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travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
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indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order