GRE vocabulary
apostle
a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause or movement
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abase
to lower in rank, dignity, or self-respect
abash
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
abate
to lessen in intensity or amount
abdicate
to formally give up power or responsibility
aberrant
departing from what is normal or expected
aberration
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
abeyance
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
abhor
to regard with strong disgust or hatred
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Questions about “apostle”
Apostle (noun) means a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause or movement
Here is apostle used in an example sentence: "She became an apostle of sustainable design, lecturing widely about its economic benefits."
Common synonyms for apostle include champion, proponent, advocate, missionary.
Antonyms of apostle include critic, opponent, detractor.
Apostle is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.
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