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 |
|---|---|
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| disarray | a lack of order or sequence : confusion |
| nova | a star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| quay | a structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place |
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |