| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | abiding by | accepting and following rules |
| 2. | adhering to | following closely and consistently |
| 3. | adjusting | changing slightly to keep fit |
| 4. | administering | managing and overseeing continuously |
| 5. | affirming | declaring to be true |
| 6. | asserting | stating firmly as true |
| 7. | auditing | checking systematically for accuracy |
| 8. | averring | stating confidently as true |
| 9. | backing | giving support or approval |
| 10. | balancing | keeping in proper proportion |
| 11. | bankrolling | financially supporting continuously |
| 12. | bolstering | strengthening or supporting |
| 13. | bracing | supporting to make stable |
| 14. | buttressing | strengthening with added support |
| 15. | calibrating | adjusting to keep accurate |
| 16. | caring for | looking after and supporting |
| 17. | carrying on | continuing an activity or effort |
| 18. | checking | examining to ensure continuation |
| 19. | complying with | acting according to rules |
| 20. | conducting | carrying out and directing |
| 21. | conserving | protecting from loss or waste |
| 22. | continuing | carrying on without stopping |
| 23. | controlling | keeping within desired limits |
| 24. | cultivating | developing and sustaining carefully |
| 25. | defending | protecting against attack or harm |
| 26. | endorsing | publicly supporting or approving |
| 27. | enforcing | making sure rules are followed |
| 28. | equalizing | keeping things even |
| 29. | equipping | supplying needed tools or gear |
| 30. | feeding | supplying nourishment or fuel |
| 31. | financing | providing money to continue |
| 32. | fine-tuning | making small helpful adjustments |
| 33. | fixing | making right or functional |
| 34. | following | acting in accordance with |
| 35. | fortifying | strengthening against weakness or attack |
| 36. | fostering | encouraging continued growth or existence |
| 37. | fueling | supplying energy to continue |
| 38. | funding | supplying money for support |
| 39. | governing | directing and keeping order |
| 40. | guarding | watching over to protect |
| 41. | handling | managing or dealing with |
| 42. | holding | keeping in one’s possession |
| 43. | honoring | keeping an agreement or promise |
| 44. | husbanding | using and preserving carefully |
| 45. | insisting | stating firmly and repeatedly |
| 46. | inspecting | examining carefully for upkeep |
| 47. | invigorating | giving renewed strength or energy |
| 48. | keeping | continuing to have or hold |
| 49. | looking after | taking care of |
| 50. | managing | handling and keeping in order |
| 51. | mending | repairing to keep usable |
| 52. | moderating | keeping within reasonable limits |
| 53. | monitoring | watching to keep under control |
| 54. | mothering | caring for protectively |
| 55. | normalizing | bringing to a stable norm |
| 56. | nursing | caring for over time |
| 57. | nurturing | helping develop and continue |
| 58. | observing | complying with or following |
| 59. | operating | working and keeping functional |
| 60. | outfitting | providing necessary equipment |
| 61. | overseeing | supervising to keep on track |
| 62. | patching | repairing a damaged part |
| 63. | patrolling | guarding by regular watching |
| 64. | perpetuating | causing to continue indefinitely |
| 65. | policing | keeping order and enforcing rules |
| 66. | preserving | keeping in its current state |
| 67. | professing | openly claiming or declaring |
| 68. | prolonging | making something last longer |
| 69. | propping up | supporting to prevent failure |
| 70. | protecting | keeping safe from harm |
| 71. | providing for | supplying ongoing needs |
| 72. | reconditioning | restoring to good working state |
| 73. | regulating | controlling to keep steady |
| 74. | rehabilitating | restoring to useful condition |
| 75. | reinforcing | making stronger with support |
| 76. | renewing | making fresh again |
| 77. | replenishing | filling up again |
| 78. | restoring | bringing back to good condition |
| 79. | retaining | continuing to keep possession of |
| 80. | reviewing | examining regularly to sustain |
| 81. | running | operating and keeping going |
| 82. | safeguarding | protecting from harm or loss |
| 83. | securing | making safe or certain |
| 84. | servicing | keeping equipment in working order |
| 85. | stabilizing | keeping from changing or failing |
| 86. | stocking | keeping supplied with goods |
| 87. | strengthening | making stronger or firmer |
| 88. | supervising | watching over ongoing work |
| 89. | supplying | providing what is needed |
| 90. | supporting | holding up or backing |
| 91. | sustaining | supporting so it continues |
| 92. | tending | looking after regularly |
| 93. | topping up | adding more to maintain level |
| 94. | tracking | following progress or status |
| 95. | tuning | adjusting to keep working well |
| 96. | underpinning | supporting from below or behind |
| 97. | underwriting | financially backing or guaranteeing |
| 98. | upholding | supporting or keeping in force |
| 99. | upkeeping | maintaining in good condition |
| 100. | watching over | protecting through supervision |