All 4 Uses
scrutiny
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The Lucky One
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- She pretended to scrutinize him.†
Chpt 11scrutinize = to look at very carefullystandard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
- He nodded, uncomfortable under her scrutiny.
Chpt 13 *scrutiny = careful look or inspection
- No. His clear blue eyes held her in their unwavering scrutiny.†
Chpt 18
- She scrutinized him, her expression unreadable.†
Chpt 33scrutinized = looked at very carefullystandard suffix: The suffix "-ize" converts a word to a verb. This is the same pattern you see in words like apologize, theorize, and dramatize.
Definitions:
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(1)
(scrutiny) careful examination of something
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)