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Inquisitor

An inquisitive person; one fond of asking questions.

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Asker 76% connected

One who asks; a petitioner; an inquirer.

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Enquirer 76% connected

See Inquirer.

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Functionary 76% connected

One charged with the performance of a function or office; as, a public functionary; secular functionaries.

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Inquirer 76% connected

One who inquires or examines; questioner; investigator.

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Official 76% connected

Of or pertaining to an office or public trust; as, official duties, or routine.

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Questioner 76% connected

One who asks questions; an inquirer.

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Inquisitorial 74% connected

Pertaining to inquisition; making rigorous and unfriendly inquiry; searching; as, inquisitorial power.

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Inquisitorial 74% connected

Pertaining to inquisition; making rigorous and unfriendly inquiry; searching; as, inquisitorial power.

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Interrogator 92% connected

One who asks questions; a questioner.

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