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

WordMeaning
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault