Which of the following words is closest in meaning to “Inquest”?

Inquest means an official investigation.

• Correct answer - investigation: it has the same meaning as Inquest.
• deposition: a formal statement given under oath - wrong, it does not mean the same as Inquest.
• conversation: a talk between people - wrong, it does not mean the same as Inquest.
• arrest: to seize by legal authority - wrong, it does not mean the same as Inquest.