(noun): study of how the mind works

psycho (mind) + log (study) + y (noun. Result of an activity)

Kim studies psychology and how people think and feel.

(verb): to ask about

in (into) + quire (ask)

Debbie inquired about employment opportunities at the factory.

(adjective): carefully selected, marked by beauty

ex (out of) + quis (seek) + ite (adj. having the quality of)

Everyone noticed the exquisite diamond Toni was wearing.

(noun): a search, the act of seeking

quest (seek)

At four in the morning Quincy went out on a quest for ice cream.

(verb, noun): to ask questions, a question

query (ask)

The lawyer queried the witness.

I have a query about the origins of the English language.

(verb, adjective): to change from good to bad

cor (with) + rupt (break)

The politician was corrupted by power and money.

The corrupt judge was arrested. 

(verb): to break or burst

rupt (break) + ure (verb. act)

(verb): to stop, to break in (usually with questions)

inter (among) + rupt (break)

It's impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

(adjective): aware, having knowledge of oneself

con (with) + sci (to know) + ous (adj. having the quality of)

Marie was conscious of everything even though she appeared asleep.

(noun): a system of knowledge

sci (to know) + ence (noun. action)

Claire enjoys science, especially biology.

(verb): to write quickly or carelessly

scribb (write) + le

He scribbled a note in his notebook.

(noun): handwriting, something written

script (write)

Sometimes her script is hard to read.