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
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
protuberancesomething that is protuberant
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of