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
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
detonationthe action or process of detonating
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
perforateto make a hole through
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed