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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WordMeaning
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
concorda state of agreement : harmony
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
retaliateto return like for like
adjacentnot distant : nearby
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
junkettrip
repelto drive back : repulse