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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animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
flirtto move erratically : flit
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
longevitya long duration of individual life
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
deferencerespect and esteem due a superior or an elder
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration