GRE Word List
APOLOGIST
one who writes in defense of a cause or institution; N. apologia
The meaning of the word apologist is one who writes in defense of a cause or institution; N. apologia.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| invulnerable | incapable of injury; impossible to damage or injure |
| expound | explain |
| rebuff | reject bluntly; snub; beat back; Ex. She rebuffed his invitation; N. |
| catalyst | agent which brings about a chemical change while it remains unaffected and unchanged; CF. catalysis |
| laconic | brief and to the point; using few words; terse |
| rancor | long-lasting hatred; bitterness; Ex. negotiation without rancor; ADJ. rancorous |
| persevere | continue steadily in spite of difficulties |
| retrograde | go backwards; recede; degenerate; deteriorate; ADJ. |
| quintessence | purest and highest embodiment; perfect example; apotheosis; most essential element; Ex. quintessence of wit; ADJ. quintessential; CF. fifth essence |
| auxiliary | offering or providing help; additional or subsidiary; N: helper; assistant |
