GRE Word List

ADVOCATE

one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal

The meaning of the word advocate is one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal.

Random words

WordMeaning
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
raptlifted up and carried away
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
figmentsomething made up or contrived