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 |
|---|---|
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| pang | a brief piercing spasm of pain |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| paradigm | example |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| brawny | muscular |
| sherbet | a cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice |
| pious | marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |