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
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
lagone that lags or is last
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
chafeirritate
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse