Section: Reading

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As it is used at the end of paragraph 3, the word "scrutiny" most nearly means:

1. ignorance
2. investigation
3. conformity
4. contrast

When you scrutinize something, you inspect it for flaws and strengths. As a result, Answers 1 and 3 make little sense, and 4 only goes so far in describing the concept of the word.