GRE Word List
ADVOCATE
speak in favor of; support (an idea or plan); urge; plead for
The meaning of the word advocate is speak in favor of; support (an idea or plan); urge; plead for.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| interregnum | period between two successive reigns or governments |
| unprecedented | having no previous example; novel; unparalleled |
| jocund | merry |
| impervious | impenetrable; incapable of being damaged or distressed; incapable of being affected (in one's opinions); Ex. impervious to water/criticism |
| disparate | basically different; impossible to compare; unrelated |
| buffet | strike forcefully; slap; batter; knock out; N: table with food set out for people to server themselves; meal at which people help themselves to food that's been set |
| obsessive | related to thinking about something constantly; of an obsession; preoccupying; N. obsession: compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea; compulsive idea; V. obsess: preoccupy the mind of excessively |
| infirmity | weakness |
| impartial | not biased; fair; N. impartiality |
| hideous | repulsive to the sight; ugly; repugnant; Ex. hideous face/scream |
