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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| rent | property (such as a house) rented or for rent |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| layman | a person who is not a member of the clergy |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |