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 |
|---|---|
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| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
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| aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
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| ward | the action or process of guarding |