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.

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apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
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dioramaa scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
remittancea sum of money remitted
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
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schismdivision
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay