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 |
|---|---|
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| facsimile | an exact copy |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| variegated | having discrete markings of different colors |
| shack | hut |
| ingenue | a naive girl or young woman |
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