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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| phenomena | phenomenon |
| regicide | a person who kills a king |
| sardonic | disdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking |
| initiate | to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going |