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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| profound | having intellectual depth and insight |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
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| spare | not being used |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| crave | to ask for earnestly : beg |
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