Word of the Day:
inquisitive
What It Means
Eager to acquire knowledge; acquisitive.
Too curious; overly interested; nosy.
Inquisitive in Context
“Huddled together in loathsome files, they squat there over night, or until an inquisitive policeman breaks up the congregation with his club, which in Mulberry Street has always free swing.”
Did You Know?
Late 14th century, from Old French inquisitif, from Late Latin inquisitivus, from Latin inquisitus, past participle of inquirere. See also inquire.
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