GRE Word List

EXERTION

the act or an instance of exerting

The meaning of the word exertion is the act or an instance of exerting.

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WordMeaning
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
countenancelook
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism