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 |
|---|---|
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| luxuriant | yielding abundantly : fertile |
| sanguine | marked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| prize | something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |