GRE Word List

SUSTAIN

to give support or relief to

The meaning of the word sustain is to give support or relief to.

Random words

WordMeaning
malcontenta discontented person:
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
dina loud continued noise