strong, cold and painful

nasty, hateful

an official inquiry to learn facts, especially concerning a death which may not be the result of natural causes

investigation

in the habit of asking for information

wondering, curious

the process of asking; an investigation

asking; looking into

liking, showing a fondness for, having, (too much) interest on other's affairs

curious

a thin instrument used by doctors etc for learning about the depth and direction of a wound etc

investigation

a search

search, exploration

causing amusement; teasing; expressing disbelief, puzzlement

appearing confused or curious

(a) detailed study or investigation to discover new facts, get additional information etc

examination, study

a kind of seafish, often large and dangerous; a person who cheats to get money

clever, intelligent

having or showing, judgement and common sense; likely to be correct or effective

clever, intelligent

a set of questions, tasks etc used to measure a person's knowledge or ability; an examination or trial (of something) to find its quality, value, composition etc

examination, quiz