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
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
codifyto reduce to a code
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
debonairsuave
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive