GRE Word List

PROMOTE

to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise

The meaning of the word promote is to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise.

Random words

WordMeaning
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
wastrelvagabond