| pinpointing | |
| pointed(penetrating, searching, analytical) | |
| poll | |
| preliminary(adjective, tentative, examining, heuristic) | |
| preparatory | |
| primary | |
| probation | |
| probationary(adjective, tentative, preliminary, examining, heuristic) | |
| probe | |
| problem-solving(adjective, logical, systematic, indicative) | |
| provisional(adjective, tentative, examining) | |
| quick-witted(penetrating, searching, analytical) | |
| raking | |
| reasoned(logical, systematic) | |
| researching(penetrating, searching, analytical) | |
| risky | |
| rubberneck | |
| sceptical | |
| scout | |
| scrutinizing(adjective, curious) |
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