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
esteemthe regard in which one is held
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained