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 |
|---|---|
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| militate | to have weight or effect |
| nullify | to make null (see null |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |