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
induceto move by persuasion or influence
witherto become dry and sapless
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
deferput off
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory