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
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity