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
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
supersedeto cause to be set aside
tyroa beginner in learning : novice
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax