Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the following word.

SUSTAIN

  1. nourish

  2. prolong

  3. maintain

  4. support

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C Correct answer
Explanation

 Maintain is closet in meaning to sustain. Prolong is close, but this means extending the time; whereas both maintain and sustain refer to keeping something in a particular state over time.

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