GRE Word List
SUSTAIN
to give support or relief to
The meaning of the word sustain is to give support or relief to.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prune | a plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation |
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| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| evenhanded | fair |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
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| whit | the smallest part or particle imaginable : bit |
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| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| loft | an upper room or floor : attic |