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 |
|---|---|
| dissection | the act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected |
| encipher | to convert (a message) into cipher |
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| decrepitude | the quality or state of being decrepit |
| eschew | to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun |
| catholic | roman catholic |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
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| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |