noun
a request for information
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adjective
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
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- he had a quizzical expression
adjective
marked by or given to doubt
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- a skeptical attitude
- a skeptical listener
adjective
showing curiosity
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- if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive
- raised a speculative eyebrow
verb
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
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- We must question your judgment in this matter
verb
pose a series of questions to
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- The suspect was questioned by the police
- We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion
verb
pose a question
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verb
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
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verb
place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
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- I wonder whether this was the right thing to do
- she wondered whether it would snow tonight