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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eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
flutterto flap the wings rapidly