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inquisitive

//ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv//
English Definition
Eager to learn; curious.
中文释义
好问的;好奇的;爱打听的
Example Sentence

The inquisitive child spent hours examining the structure of a beehive, carefully noting the hexagonal patterns.

那个好奇的孩子花了数小时仔细检查蜂巢的结构,认真记录六边形的图案。

Synonyms
curious questioning probing
Antonyms
indifferent uninterested
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
inquire(询问) + -itive → 爱刨根问底 → 好奇的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “inquisitive”?

  1. A A small increase or addition.
  2. B Purpose or intention; firmly focused.
  3. C Eager to learn; curious.
  4. D Given or done in return; mutual.
Show answer

C — Eager to learn; curious.. “inquisitive” means Eager to learn; curious..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Eager to learn; curious.”?

  1. A reciprocal
  2. B inquisitive
  3. C intent
  4. D increment
Show answer

B — inquisitive. “inquisitive” means Eager to learn; curious..

Common questions about “inquisitive”

What does “inquisitive” mean?

inquisitive — Eager to learn; curious.. In Chinese: 好问的;好奇的;爱打听的.

How do you pronounce “inquisitive”?

inquisitive is pronounced //ɪnˈkwɪzətɪv//.

How is “inquisitive” used in a sentence?

The inquisitive child spent hours examining the structure of a beehive, carefully noting the hexagonal patterns. (那个好奇的孩子花了数小时仔细检查蜂巢的结构,认真记录六边形的图案。)

What are synonyms for “inquisitive”?

curious, questioning, probing — all close in meaning to inquisitive (Eager to learn; curious.).

What is the opposite of “inquisitive”?

indifferent, uninterested — each the opposite of inquisitive (Eager to learn; curious.).

Is “inquisitive” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. inquisitive is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “inquisitive”?

inquire(询问) + -itive → 爱刨根问底 → 好奇的。

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