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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WordMeaning
cessiona yielding to another : concession
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
sobernot intoxicated
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
warrantsanction