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 |
|---|---|
| fidelity | the quality or state of being faithful |
| sentinel | sentry |
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| dowse | to plunge into water |
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |