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.

Random words

WordMeaning
adjacentnot distant : nearby
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
beneficentdoing or producing good
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)