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
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
estimablecapable of being estimated
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
conglomerationthe act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated