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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WordMeaning
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall