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
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
approbationcommendation
stemthe main trunk of a plant
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
equityjustice according to natural law or right