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 |
|---|---|
| satyr | a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| drip | to let fall in drops |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
| analogous | similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail |
| camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |