GRE Word List

PROTEGE

one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence

The meaning of the word protege is one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence.

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putativecommonly accepted or supposed
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