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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WordMeaning
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
distendextend
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
jingoistextreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober