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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WordMeaning
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
clientelea body of clients
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
treadto step or walk on or over
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle