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
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
oatha 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
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name