The beam must sustain the weight of the entire roof. Sustain means
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Correct answer to question 56 (Word Knowledge): support
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Applied to a beam and a load, sustain means to bear or hold up, so support fits. The word has a second sense, to keep something going, as in sustaining an effort.
Updated: November 2026
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