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 |
|---|---|
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| pugnacity | having a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent |
| bastard | a child born to parents who are not married to each other |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| spatial | relating to, occupying, or having the character of space |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| grouch | a fit of bad temper |
| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |