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
wagto be in motion : stir
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of