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
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
briskkeenly alert : lively
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
quagmiresoft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager