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 |
|---|---|
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| precipitate | to throw violently : hurl |
| invalidate | to make invalid |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |