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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unrequited | not requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind |
lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
blotch | to mark or mar with blotches |
mellifluous | having a smooth rich flow |
pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |