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
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
lucremonetary gain : profit
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial