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
ferventvery hot : glowing
approbationcommendation
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
dearthscarcity that makes dear
nourishmentfood