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
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
raimentclothing
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
flagrantconspicuously offensive
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
recriminationa retaliatory accusation