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sustenance

/ˈsʌstənəns/

sus · te · nance ˈsʌs · tə · nəns

English Definition

n. nourishment; support; maintenance

中文释义

食物，营养；维持

Significado en Español

sustento, alimento

한국어 뜻

생계, 영양분

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

thức ăn, sự nuôi dưỡng

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

sus-(under)+ ten(hold)+ ance→ livelihood, food.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the best synonym for the word “sustenance” as used in the sentence: “During the long journey, the travelers relied on dried fruits and nuts as their primary source of sustenance”?

A quarrel
B conflict
C food
D transportation

Show answer

C — food. “sustenance” means n. nourishment; support; maintenance

Common questions about “sustenance”

What does “sustenance” mean?

sustenance — n. nourishment; support; maintenance. In Chinese: 食物，营养；维持.

How do you pronounce “sustenance”?

sustenance is pronounced /ˈsʌstənəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sus · te · nance.

Is “sustenance” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. sustenance appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “sustenance”?

sus-(under)+ ten(hold)+ ance→ livelihood, food.

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sustenance

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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