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
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
filthfoul or putrid matter
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative