GRE Word List
SCRUTINIZE
examine closely and critically; N. scrutiny
The meaning of the word scrutinize is examine closely and critically; N. scrutiny.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| petulant | touchy; peevish; ill-tempered |
| colloquy | informal discussion; conversation |
| nuance | shade of slight difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction |
| minutiae | petty or trivial details; CF. minutia |
| referendum | direct vote by all the people |
| comeback | retort; quick clever reply; return to former status |
| facet | small plane surface (of a gem(precious stone)); a side |
| determinate | having a fixed order of procedure; precisely defined; invariable; fixed; conclusive; final |
| garish | overbright in color; unpleasantly bright; gaudy |
| regicide | murder of a king or queen |
