GRE Word List

SCRUTINIZE

to examine closely and minutely

The meaning of the word scrutinize is to examine closely and minutely.

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WordMeaning
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
calculatedapt
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
poreto gaze intently
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant