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 |
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actuary | clerk |
cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
singular | of or relating to a separate person or thing : individual |
respiration | the movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs |
omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |