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 |
|---|---|
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| hoary | gray or white with or as if with age |
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| drivel | nonsense |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| nemesis | the Greek goddess of retributive justice |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| roseate | resembling a rose especially in color |