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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
| sleight | deceitful craftiness |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |