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
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
relegateto send into exile : banish
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent