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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stem_fromarise from; originate from
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regimeregimen
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
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