GRE Word List

TUTELAGE

instruction especially of an individual

The meaning of the word tutelage is instruction especially of an individual.

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grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
queruloushabitually complaining
decreean order usually having the force of law
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation