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
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
wardthe action or process of guarding
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
rallyto muster for a common purpose