GRE Word List

SCRUTINIZE

to examine closely and minutely

The meaning of the word scrutinize is to examine closely and minutely.

Random words

WordMeaning
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
statutea law enacted by the legislative branch of a government
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt