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
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
onusburden
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busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
blareto sound loud and strident