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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| sublime | to cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form |
| caliber | degree of mental capacity or moral quality |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| burnish | to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing |
| bouillon | a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef |