* Simple: The inquisitive child peppered their teacher with questions about the universe.
* Formal: Her inquisitive nature led her to pursue a career in research.
* Figurative: The dog's inquisitive nose twitched, sniffing out the hidden treats.
* Negative: The inquisitive reporter's questions made the politician uncomfortable.
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