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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symmetrybalanced proportions
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abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
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palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees