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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| sober | not intoxicated |
| negligence | the quality or state of being negligent |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| warrant | sanction |