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Pry

/prˈaɪ/
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(verb) To peer closely and curiously, especially at something closed or not public.

Don't pry into my private life.
Don't pry into the affairs of others.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She tried not to ____ into her neighbor's affairs, but the constant noise made it impossible to ignore.

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