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
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
purgeto clear of guilt
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
outmodednot being in style