GRE Word List
TUTELARY
protective; pertaining to a guardianship; Ex. tutelary deities
The meaning of the word tutelary is protective; pertaining to a guardianship; Ex. tutelary deities.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| miniature | small model; small painting; ADJ: small |
| chauvinist | blindly devoted patriot; zealous adherent of a group, cause, or sex; ADJ. chauvinistic; CF. chauvinism; Nicolas Chauvin |
| pique | irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity |
| fructify | bear fruit; produce fruit |
| humble | of low rank or position; modest; having a low opinion of oneself and a high opinion of others; unassuming; not proud; V. humiliate: make humble; cause to feel ashamed or to lose the respect of others |
| bemoan | lament; moan for; express sorrow or disapproval of |
| decrepit | weak and in bad condition from old age or hard use; Ex. decrepit old chair/man |
| assert | state strongly or positively; demand recognition of (rights, claims, etc.); make a claim to (by forceful action); Ex. assert one's independence |
| metropolis | large city |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
