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 |
|---|---|
| prude | a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum |
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| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
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