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
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
scalean instrument or machine for weighing
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing