| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | address | to deal with directly |
| 2. | advance | to put forward |
| 3. | analyze | to examine methodically |
| 4. | appeal | to make a serious request |
| 5. | application | a formal request |
| 6. | ask | to request information |
| 7. | assess | to evaluate or judge |
| 8. | be curious about | to want information about |
| 9. | bring up | to introduce a topic |
| 10. | broach | to bring up a topic |
| 11. | call into question | to cast doubt on |
| 12. | canvass | to seek opinions or support |
| 13. | challenge | to question the truth of |
| 14. | check | to verify or find out |
| 15. | clarify | to make something clearer |
| 16. | consult | to seek advice or information |
| 17. | contest | to dispute or question |
| 18. | cross-examine | to question in detail |
| 19. | deal with | to address or handle |
| 20. | delve into | to investigate deeply |
| 21. | dig into | to investigate thoroughly |
| 22. | discuss | to talk about together |
| 23. | doubt | to question belief in |
| 24. | enquire about | to ask for information on |
| 25. | enquire into | to investigate formally |
| 26. | enquiry | a request for information |
| 27. | examination | a detailed inspection |
| 28. | examine | to inspect or question carefully |
| 29. | explore | to investigate or discuss |
| 30. | file | to submit officially |
| 31. | flag | to mark for attention |
| 32. | float | to suggest tentatively |
| 33. | follow up | to pursue more information |
| 34. | formulate | to create precise wording |
| 35. | frame | to shape in words |
| 36. | grill | to question intensely |
| 37. | inquest | an official inquiry |
| 38. | inquire after | to ask about wellbeing |
| 39. | inquiry | a request for information |
| 40. | inspect | to look at closely |
| 41. | interrogate | to question someone closely |
| 42. | interrogation | formal or intense questioning |
| 43. | interview | to question formally |
| 44. | investigate | to look into thoroughly |
| 45. | investigation | a careful examination |
| 46. | kindly ask | ask politely |
| 47. | knock on | approach for attention or help |
| 48. | lay before | present for consideration |
| 49. | level at | direct toward someone |
| 50. | lodge | to submit formally |
| 51. | log | to record officially |
| 52. | look into | to investigate or examine |
| 53. | make a point about | raise as a specific issue |
| 54. | make a request | to ask formally |
| 55. | make enquiries | to seek information |
| 56. | make inquiries | to seek information |
| 57. | make overtures | approach tentatively |
| 58. | make representations | state a case formally |
| 59. | mention | to refer to briefly |
| 60. | moot | to raise for discussion |
| 61. | note | to mention or observe |
| 62. | open with | begin by saying |
| 63. | outline | present the main points |
| 64. | petition | to make a formal request |
| 65. | phrase | to express in words |
| 66. | poll | to ask many people |
| 67. | pose | to put forward a question |
| 68. | press | to urge for an answer |
| 69. | probe | to investigate by questioning |
| 70. | pursue | to continue investigating |
| 71. | put | to express or ask |
| 72. | question | something asked to get information |
| 73. | questioning | the act of asking questions |
| 74. | quiz | to question briefly |
| 75. | raise | to bring up for discussion |
| 76. | refer | to direct attention to |
| 77. | report | to present information formally |
| 78. | request | a polite ask for information |
| 79. | review | to examine again |
| 80. | run by | to ask someone about |
| 81. | scrutinize | to examine very carefully |
| 82. | seek | to try to obtain |
| 83. | send in | to submit formally |
| 84. | solicit | to ask for something |
| 85. | sound out | to ask for opinions |
| 86. | study | to examine in detail |
| 87. | submit | to present for consideration |
| 88. | survey | to gather opinions systematically |
| 89. | table | to present for discussion |
| 90. | tackle | to deal with directly |
| 91. | take on | to address or tackle |
| 92. | take up | to raise for discussion |
| 93. | touch on | to mention briefly |
| 94. | verify | to confirm as true |
| 95. | voice | to express aloud |
| 96. | want to know | to seek information |
| 97. | wonder | to think with curiosity |
| 98. | word | to phrase in language |
| 99. | write in | send a written question |
| 100. | zero in on | focus closely on |
