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
direexciting horror
stenchstink
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)