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 |
|---|---|
| dregs | sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| tempestuous | of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| mock | to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride |
| decorous | marked by propriety and good taste : correct |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |