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.

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tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
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hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
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epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior