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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obituary | a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account |
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| inert | lacking the power to move |
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| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
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