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
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition