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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labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
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dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
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