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
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
sportivefrolicsome
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
leerysuspicious
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease