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
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
privyprivate
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
debunkto expose the sham (see sham