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
abateto decrease in force or intensity
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metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
gnomemaxim
rostruman ancient Roman platform for public orators
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
emetican agent that induces vomiting
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure