GRE Word List
SCRUTINIZE
to examine closely and minutely
The meaning of the word scrutinize is to examine closely and minutely.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| polar | of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it |
| transport | to transfer or convey from one place to another |
| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |
| gambit | a chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position |
| culvert | a transverse drain |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
| polarize | to cause to vibrate in a definite pattern |