GRE Word List

TUTELARY

having the guardianship of a person or a thing

The meaning of the word tutelary is having the guardianship of a person or a thing.

Random words

WordMeaning
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
nutritiousnourishing
shoveto push along
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing