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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propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
saboteurone that practices sabotage
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
expediteto accelerate the process or progress of : speed up