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
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
declivitydownward inclination
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
saboteurone that practices sabotage