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
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
purveyorone that purveys
symmetrybalanced proportions
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
dingydirty
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner