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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| foreboding | the act of one who forebodes |
| exonerate | to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
| striated | marked with striations or striae |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |