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 |
|---|---|
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| blight | a disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers) |
| adapt | to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification |
| buoyant | having buoyancy |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| grandeur | the quality or state of being grand : magnificence |
| crossbreed | hybridize |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |