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
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
errantbehaving wrongly
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
commandeerto compel to perform military service
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
deputizeto appoint as deputy
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts