GRE Word List

APOLOGIST

someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism

The meaning of the word apologist is someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism.

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