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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calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
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qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head