Question

Choose the word which means the opposite of the word-
Sustain
a) Abstain
b) Attain
c) Bear
d) Aid

Answer 1

Hint: The given word is ‘sustain' which means – to strengthen or support physically. For example, She sustained it all, she is very brave.

Complete answer:
 The given word ‘sustain' is a verb which means to undergo or suffer (something unpleasant, especially an injury). For example This thought had sustained him throughout the years. In the given question, we are provided with four different options. We have to choose the one which is opposite to the word ‘sustain'.
Now, let us examine all the given options to find out the correct answer :
Option ‘a’ is Abstain. It is a verb which means to restrain from doing or enjoying something. For example She intends to abstain from sex before marriage.
Option ‘b’ is Attain. It is a verb which means to succeed in achieving (something that one has worked for). For example: Clarify your objectives and ways of attaining them.
Option ‘c’ is Bear. It is a verb which means to carry the weight of; support. For example : The bees form large colonies and need the thick branches of tall trees to bear the weight of their nests.
Option ‘d’ is Aid. It is a noun which means – help, typically of a practical nature. For example : He saw the pilot slumped in his cockpit and went to his aid. Hence, the correct option is option ‘c’, bear.

Note:
 All the other options are plausible distractions. Don’t confuse between ‘abstain' as the opposite of ‘sustain’, sue to their similar pronunciation.