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scrutinous

adjective
scru·ti·nous | \ ˈskrüt(ᵊ)nəs \

Definition of scrutinous 

archaic

: disposed to examine closely : inquisitve , searching

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Other words from scrutinous

scrutinously adverb

History and Etymology for scrutinous

scrutiny + -ous

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