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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
| glaring | having a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| protuberance | something that is protuberant |
| desolate | devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted |
| labile | readily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |