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
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
banallacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
sidetracksiding
afterlifean existence after death
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
sparseof few and scattered elements
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)