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
Word | Meaning |
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corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |
despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
covetous | marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions |
regiment | a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions |
reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
ravage | an act or practice of ravaging |
incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |