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
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
invalidateto make invalid
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
porouspossessing or full of pores
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
slewa large number
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)