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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WordMeaning
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cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
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piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
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